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X709 DLG

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,383 mi
Last recorded8,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 DLG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,383 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 8,332 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Outer Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,114 miles

rear bracket on chain gaurd loose

Fail 2 Jul 2009 4,114 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear bracket on chain gaurd loose

Pass 12 Apr 2008 1,712 miles

front brake has slight redused feel to lever

Fail 12 Apr 2008 1,712 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

front brake has slight redused feel to lever

Pass 27 Jan 2007 1,625 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake slightly reduced feel

Pass 26 Oct 2005 1,128 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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X709 DLG is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X709 DLG, 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 X709 DLG registered?

X709 DLG is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X709 DLG safe to buy?

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