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X49 BTA

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

5,778 mi
Last recorded5,778 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 BTA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 5,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 5,657 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 4,956 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,953 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 4,953 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 May 2013 4,954 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 18 May 2013 4,954 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 4,741 miles

handlebar mounting showing sign of wear

Pass 11 Jan 2012 4,741 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 4,697 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 4,697 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,681 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 4,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 4,542 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,542 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 2,694 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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X49 BTA is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X49 BTA, 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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X49 BTA is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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