MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,879 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Head race bearings Slightly loose.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
no speedometer fitted
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
handle bars have slight flexing
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
handle bars have slight flexing
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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W518 VMX 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 W518 VMX, 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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How do I check the history of W518 VMX?
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What year was W518 VMX registered?
W518 VMX is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 20 June 2000.
Is W518 VMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W518 VMX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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