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X382 JLO

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

1,748 mi
Last recorded1,748 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX382 JLO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 1,748 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 1,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 1,521 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 1,281 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp glass damaged

registration plate lamp does not illuminate

Fail 25 Jun 2008 942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 120 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 80 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

registration plate lamp inoperative

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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X382 JLO is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 X382 JLO, 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 X382 JLO registered?

X382 JLO is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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