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X871 FGT

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,783 mi
Last recorded8,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 FGT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 8,783 miles

masked headlight

Fail 3 Jul 2018 8,783 miles

Central Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Fuel cap ineffective fuel tank top cannot be undone cannot check seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock no lock stop on right hand allowing bars to foul tank (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake lever bent and cannot be applied smoothly

front brake lever cannot apply brake properly

Pass 4 Apr 2017 8,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 8,783 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,665 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 8,665 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 7,483 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 May 2007 4,504 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2007 4,504 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 4,430 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 4,147 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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X871 FGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X871 FGT, 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 X871 FGT registered?

X871 FGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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