MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc(s) slightly worn front (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Run out noted on the front wheel rim.
The brake fluid level is below max.
The rear tyre has 2.5mm of tread depth, is perished and is starting to split by the rim.
Wear noted in the rear swinging arm bearings.
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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W253 EGH is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W253 EGH, 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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W253 EGH is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 18 July 2000.
Is W253 EGH safe to buy?
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