MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,967 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
number plate light is not working
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W709 PNU is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W709 PNU, 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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W709 PNU is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 17 March 2000.
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