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W954 SCL

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

14,724 mi
Last recorded14,724 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 SCL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2012 14,724 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

This bike has been passed for day light use only with all lamps masked up

Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,724 miles

This bike has been passed for day light use only with all lamps masked up

Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,789 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 14 May 2010 12,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Lower Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear pillion rest/sissybar bolt missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,320 miles

Swinging arm bearings have slight freeplay

Fail 12 Oct 2006 11,316 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 11,316 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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W954 SCL is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W954 SCL, 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 W954 SCL registered?

W954 SCL is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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