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W943 TDV

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

5,444 mi
Last recorded5,444 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 TDV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 5,444 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 5,444 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 8,229 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 8,229 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 8,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 8,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 8,229 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,189 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 8,189 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 8,169 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,169 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 8,169 miles

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.

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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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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What year was W943 TDV registered?

W943 TDV is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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