MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W853 YGD is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W853 YGD, 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 W853 YGD registered?
W853 YGD is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 23 August 2000.
Is W853 YGD safe to buy?
The MOT history for W853 YGD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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