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X493 FGT

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,434 mi
Last recorded3,434 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 FGT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 3,434 miles

front tyre slighlty cracking between tred but not showing ply or cord

rear tyre slightly cracking on side walls but not showing ply or cord

Pass 2 Oct 2010 2,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight cracking in front tyre between tred

Fail 25 Sep 2010 2,482 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight cracking in front tyre between tred

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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X493 FGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 X493 FGT, 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 X493 FGT registered?

X493 FGT is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X493 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X493 FGT shows 3 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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