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W531 VLR

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,147 mi
Last recorded2,147 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 VLR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 2,147 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 2,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 1,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 1,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight play in handle bar mounting rubbers

swiging arm bushes have slight free play

Pass 22 Aug 2019 1,802 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 1,762 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 1,736 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Jun 2015 1,736 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 1,736 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 1,731 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2014 1,711 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 1,704 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2013 1,551 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever bracket able to move under pressure

Fail 17 May 2013 1,544 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 1,537 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 1,383 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 1,282 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 1,282 miles

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?

Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
624
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 386
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 372
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 320
Drive chain excessively loose 235
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
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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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W531 VLR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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