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X578 ROA

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

15,204 mi
Last recorded15,204 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 ROA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 15,204 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 15,204 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 14,133 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 14,133 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

front forks are set at different heights

Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,177 miles

slight crack in top fork yoke.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 11,892 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Upper Fork yoke cracked (2.1.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,930 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 8,760 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,181 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 7,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 7,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 7,144 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively 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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X578 ROA is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 X578 ROA, 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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X578 ROA is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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