MOT Status
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2,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
slight play in handle bar mounting rubbers
swiging arm bushes have slight free play
Fork seals in poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
clutch lever bracket able to move under pressure
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
clutch lever bracket able to move under pressure
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
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W531 VLR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W531 VLR, 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 W531 VLR registered?
W531 VLR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W531 VLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W531 VLR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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