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X722 WRG

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

281 mi
Last recorded281 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX722 WRG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 281 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 291 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,578 miles

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,049 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 2,609 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 2,609 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 531 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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X722 WRG 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 X722 WRG, 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 X722 WRG registered?

X722 WRG is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X722 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X722 WRG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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