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2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX694 CYB
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both rear inner (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

gear linkage worn

slight front brake bind

sprocket bolt lock tab not against bolt

Fail 8 May 2019

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

gear linkage worn

sprocket bolt lock tab not against bolt

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,842 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Aug 2014 38,824 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,027 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 34,027 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2011 32,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 31,236 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,227 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 30,227 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,173 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,977 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp lens out of line

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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X694 CYB is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 X694 CYB, 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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X694 CYB is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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