MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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masked headlight
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
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
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))
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X871 FGT safe to buy?
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