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X785 RFR

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,500 mi
Last recorded18,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX785 RFR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,500 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 18,495 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 18,412 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,588 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 7,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 7,392 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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X785 RFR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X785 RFR, 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 X785 RFR registered?

X785 RFR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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