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X109 HLT

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,570 mi
Last recorded8,570 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX109 HLT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 8,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 1,815 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 May 2011 1,815 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2010

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 8 May 2010

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2009 10,790 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre side wall cracked

r/h plastic cover loose & rubbing forks on full lock

Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,405 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 5,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 4,520 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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X109 HLT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X109 HLT, 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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X109 HLT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 November 2000.

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