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W894 AOR

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

28,718 mi
Last recorded28,718 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 AOR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 28,718 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 6,383 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 6,383 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2010

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 13,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,508 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 4,997 miles

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

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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W894 AOR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W894 AOR, 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 W894 AOR registered?

W894 AOR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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