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X56 AHU

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46 mi
Last recorded46 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 AHU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 46 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 12 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 34,566 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2018 34,543 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear mud gaurd insecure

rear number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2017
Fail 5 Jul 2017

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,998 miles

Slight play in rear swing arm bearings

Fail 28 May 2016 31,998 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Slight play in rear swing arm bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,366 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 27,347 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 7,627 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front aned rear tyre perishing

number plate light does not illuminate

Fail 20 Jun 2013 7,627 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Upper Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

number plaqte light does not illuminate

Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,589 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (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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X56 AHU 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 53.8%.

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 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 X56 AHU, 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 X56 AHU registered?

X56 AHU is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X56 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X56 AHU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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