MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chain guard missing
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
fork stansions rusty
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Chain guard missing
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
fork stansions rusty
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front mudgaurd broken
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Chain guard missing
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front mudgaurd broken
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W943 TDV is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 W943 TDV, 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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W943 TDV is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 April 2000.
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