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X903 FCR

2000 Gilera Cougar

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

5,529 mi
Last recorded5,529 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX903 FCR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 5,529 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 5,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Handle bar mounting bushes worn.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,499 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 11,496 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

clutch cable adjuster broken

clutch lever pivot worn

no number plate light

Pass 30 Nov 2015 9,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,011 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 9,003 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,910 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 4,910 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 4,870 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 4,870 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 4,869 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 4,027 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 4,027 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,775 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 3,775 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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X903 FCR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X903 FCR, 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 X903 FCR registered?

X903 FCR is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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