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X806 HFE

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

13,047 mi
Last recorded13,047 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX806 HFE
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,047 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 11,257 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,257 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 11,247 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,202 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

fork stanchions pitted

front brake binding slightly

tell tales not working for high beam and indicators

Pass 18 Sep 2010 10,075 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 10,075 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,970 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,137 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 9,132 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust Manifold clamp bolt missing and sealed with sealant paste

Fail 23 Feb 2007 9,130 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 7,202 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 7,202 miles

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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X806 HFE is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X806 HFE, 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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X806 HFE is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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