MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Central Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Central Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Registration plate insecure number plate hanger (6.3.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside 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))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
front and rear tyres cracking
front tyre cracking
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
front tyre cracking
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
front tyre cracking
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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W237 GUG is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 W237 GUG, 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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W237 GUG is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 May 2000.
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