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W964 WDL

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,022 mi
Last recorded5,022 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW964 WDL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 5,022 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise condition of rear number plate lamp

Fail 29 Nov 2014 5,022 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise condition of rear number plate lamp

Fail 14 Sep 2012 5,022 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2011 5,022 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre, sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Nov 2009 4,693 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

headlamp beam image and output very slightly deminished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre, sidewalls perished and cracking slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2008 3,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 3,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 2,831 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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W964 WDL is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W964 WDL, 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 W964 WDL registered?

W964 WDL is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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