MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))
Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
gear change lever loose on splines
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
gear lever loose on splines
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X859 JFV is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 X859 JFV, 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 X859 JFV registered?
X859 JFV is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 30 September 2000.
Is X859 JFV safe to buy?
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