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W876 VUH

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,674 mi
Last recorded2,674 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW876 VUH
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 2,674 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 2,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

speedo glass broken

Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 2,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

mounting damaged on seat

Pass 22 Oct 2009 2,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

mounting damaged on seat

Pass 18 Sep 2008 2,401 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre starting to crack

Fail 18 Sep 2008 2,401 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 Jul 2006 2,373 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2005 2,144 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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W876 VUH is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W876 VUH, 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 W876 VUH registered?

W876 VUH is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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