MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
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))
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)
Chain guard missing
Chain guard missing
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
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X558 VTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 X558 VTW, 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 X558 VTW registered?
X558 VTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 November 2000.
Is X558 VTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for X558 VTW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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