MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
slight crack in top fork yoke.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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