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W992 PTN

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

19,418 mi
Last recorded19,418 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW992 PTN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,418 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 19,411 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,602 miles

Number plate light not working

Clutch lever broken but function not impaired

Genral condition poor

Fail 9 Aug 2012 18,602 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever broken but function not impaired

Genral condition poor

Number plate light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,352 miles

Both O/S Indicators flashing slower than N/S Indicators

Exhaust repaired but function not impaired

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

No plate light not operating

O/S/R indicator slightly loose

Fail 6 Aug 2011 17,352 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Both O/S Indicators flashing slower than N/S Indicators

Exhaust repaired but function not impaired

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

No plate light not operating

O/S/R indicator slightly loose

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,135 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,716 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 14,716 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,258 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 11,258 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,332 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 7,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,419 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 5,419 miles

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

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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W992 PTN is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W992 PTN, 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 W992 PTN registered?

W992 PTN is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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