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X715 WFX

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,409 mi
Last recorded4,409 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 WFX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 4,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Chain guard missing!

Fail 8 May 2021 4,407 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe blowing! (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Chain guard missing!

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Sprocket cover missing!

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 4,348 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear No chain guard fitted!

Fail 21 Dec 2019 4,348 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear No chain guard fitted!

Pass 22 Dec 2017 5,709 miles

frame has some rust

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 5,386 miles

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

Headlamp mask fitted.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 5,386 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp mask fitted.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 5,378 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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X715 WFX 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 X715 WFX, 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 X715 WFX registered?

X715 WFX is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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