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X926 VAP

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241 mi
Last recorded241 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 VAP
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 241 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 2,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 1,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 1,895 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 1,894 miles

Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls deteriorated and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working when lights on nothing to distinguish between tail and brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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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X926 VAP is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X926 VAP, 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 X926 VAP registered?

X926 VAP is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X926 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X926 VAP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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