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X46 EKJ

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,788 mi
Last recorded18,788 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 EKJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 18,788 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 16,396 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 25 May 2011 16,396 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,997 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 13,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 7,845 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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X46 EKJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X46 EKJ, 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 X46 EKJ registered?

X46 EKJ is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X46 EKJ safe to buy?

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