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X921 NPU

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

28,255 mi
Last recorded28,255 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX921 NPU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 28,255 miles

Rear reg plate a piece missing

Fail 27 May 2025 28,245 miles

Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reg plate a piece missing

Pass 1 May 2024 28,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre old and deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2023 26,573 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside battery clamp held on with zip tie

Fail 8 Feb 2023 25,569 miles

Central Front Upper Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 leaks in down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forkes leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied has a slight screw protrusion (1.1.2 (d))

Offside battery clamp held on with a zip tieand bracketdoes not fully suround battery

carb leaking fuel

Pass 9 Feb 2022 26,070 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Cracked and Perished on Sidewall

Fail 29 Jan 2022 26,069 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame Support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Cracked and Perished on Sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,243 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 25,243 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,681 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Reg plate lamp not working.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 20,681 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Reg plate lamp not working.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 19,061 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,060 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 19,060 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,043 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 19,043 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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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X921 NPU is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green 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 X921 NPU, 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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X921 NPU is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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