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W637 LPY

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,999 mi
Last recorded19,999 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 LPY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 19,999 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 19,999 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 May 2014 19,999 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,292 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 15,292 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 14,913 miles

front brake feels spongy

slight play swing arm bush

Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 13,370 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?

Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
624
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 386
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 372
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 320
Drive chain excessively loose 235
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
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W637 LPY is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 6,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Gilera Cougar fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W637 LPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W637 LPY registered?

W637 LPY is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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