MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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W518 YBM is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W518 YBM, 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 W518 YBM registered?
W518 YBM is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 June 2000.
Is W518 YBM safe to buy?
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