MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
speedo nuts missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
speedo nuts missing
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain excessively 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)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
doesn't tickover
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear sproket becoming worn
slight play in top steering bushes
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W317 VGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W317 VGT, 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 W317 VGT registered?
W317 VGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 5 June 2000.
Is W317 VGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for W317 VGT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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