MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W231 BJN is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green 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 W231 BJN, 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 W231 BJN registered?
W231 BJN is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 21 June 2000.
Is W231 BJN safe to buy?
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