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X108 WFX

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

1,936 mi
Last recorded1,936 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX108 WFX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2010 1,936 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

chain gaurds missing front and rear

exhaust bracket loose

front brake lever damaged

handlebar rubbers worn/have play

number plate cracked

play in swinging arm bushes/bearings

rear tyre has been cut.

seat insecure

Chain guard missing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 15,790 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Chain guard missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate light not working

Fail 30 May 2008 15,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 15,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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X108 WFX is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 X108 WFX, 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 X108 WFX registered?

X108 WFX is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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