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W651 AKN

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,059 mi
Last recorded1,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW651 AKN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 1,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 788 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 733 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 546 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 546 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 153 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 153 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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W651 AKN is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W651 AKN, 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 W651 AKN registered?

W651 AKN is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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