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X916 WJR

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,816 mi
Last recorded11,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX916 WJR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 11,816 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 10,834 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 10,834 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 7,631 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 7,286 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 6,505 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,023 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 5,021 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 2,120 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 755 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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X916 WJR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X916 WJR, 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 X916 WJR registered?

X916 WJR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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