MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W966 VGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W966 VGT, 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 W966 VGT registered?
W966 VGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W966 VGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for W966 VGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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