MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
exhaust noisey
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies off foot and handle bar lever (1.3.1a)
exhaust noisey
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not face the front (1.1.1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W738 XUR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green 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 W738 XUR, 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 W738 XUR registered?
W738 XUR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 17 July 2000.
Is W738 XUR safe to buy?
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