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X972 AUJ

2000 Gilera Cougar

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,834 mi
Last recorded2,834 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 AUJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 2,834 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 2,781 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 1,602 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 1,398 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 1,387 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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X972 AUJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X972 AUJ, 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 X972 AUJ registered?

X972 AUJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X972 AUJ safe to buy?

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