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X522 OKH

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,703 mi
Last recorded8,703 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 OKH
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 8,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 7,110 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 7,110 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 6,713 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork stanchions pitted but OK in working area (2.3.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 6,712 miles

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sidewalls (4.1.2a(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork stanchions pitted but OK in working area (2.3.1)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 6,132 miles

Chain-guard missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre has slight perishing of sidewalls

Fail 6 May 2016 6,132 miles

Direction indicator not working when switched left the indicator flashes right and visa-versa (1.5.1c)

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

Chain-guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre has slight perishing of sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2014 3,070 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 3,069 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

chain gard missing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 1,757 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 1,755 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 813 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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X522 OKH is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X522 OKH, 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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X522 OKH is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X522 OKH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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