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W983 CVX

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

919 mi
Last recorded919 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 CVX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 919 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2008

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 28 May 2008

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2007 7 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 169 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 167 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

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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W983 CVX is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W983 CVX, 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 W983 CVX registered?

W983 CVX is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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