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X273 PGT

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217 mi
Last recorded217 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 PGT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 217 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Drum ovality or dirt build up (3.3.A1d)

Rear old tyre signs of age

Pass 2 Aug 2016

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort dirt build up or slight oval drum (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. toe-out (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure r-clip (3.2.A1j)

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort dirt build up or slight oval drum (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. toe-out (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,922 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear number plate poor condition

slight corrosion to frame

Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

poor running at idle

Pass 19 Dec 2008 10,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 8,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 6,413 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 6,413 miles

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

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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X273 PGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X273 PGT, 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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X273 PGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 2 December 2000.

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