MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Chain guard missing
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Chain guard missing
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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 character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W482 YMJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.
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 W482 YMJ, 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 W482 YMJ registered?
W482 YMJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 7 July 2000.
Is W482 YMJ safe to buy?
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