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X556 WVW

2001 Gilera Coguar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Gilera Coguar5,651 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 WVW
MakeGilera
ModelCoguar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 5,345 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 5,345 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 5,332 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 5,331 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 5,320 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 3,151 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 3,151 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headstock bearing rough on movement side to side

How Reliable is the Gilera Coguar?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
610
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Drive chain excessively loose 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
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X556 WVW is a 2001 Gilera Coguar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2001 Gilera Coguar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 5,651 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 Coguar fails its MOT is handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type), accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X556 WVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Coguar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Gilera Coguar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X556 WVW registered?

X556 WVW is a 2001 Gilera Coguar, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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