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W81 VLR

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,495 mi
Last recorded13,495 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 VLR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 13,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 13,495 miles

o.s mirror missing at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2024 13,489 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o.s mirror missing at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2023 12,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

o.s mirror missing

Pass 7 Sep 2022 8,572 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 8,493 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 4,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 4,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 4,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 4,944 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 4,708 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 4,708 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 4,516 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 4,516 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 3,697 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 3,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2006 2,785 miles

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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W81 VLR 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 72.2%.

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 W81 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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W81 VLR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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