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X558 VTW

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,619 mi
Last recorded10,619 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 VTW
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,619 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 8,408 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 8,408 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Fail 3 May 2014 8,059 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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))

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2013 5,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 5,336 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 5,035 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 4,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 4,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 3,259 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 2 Nov 2007 3,259 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 2,497 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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X558 VTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X558 VTW, 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 X558 VTW registered?

X558 VTW is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X558 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X558 VTW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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