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W738 XUR

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,950 mi
Last recorded31,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 XUR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,950 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 31,950 miles

Front Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 31,475 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 31,472 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 26,876 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 5 Mar 2016 26,874 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies off foot and handle bar lever (1.3.1a)

exhaust noisey

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,120 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,717 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 19,717 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 16,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,361 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,237 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,815 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 8,763 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not face the front (1.1.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 54,445 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 54,445 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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W738 XUR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W738 XUR, 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 W738 XUR registered?

W738 XUR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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