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X531 NPU

2000 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,066 mi
Last recorded8,066 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 NPU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 8,066 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 8,066 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 6,962 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 6,954 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 3,285 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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X531 NPU 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 60%.

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 X531 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X531 NPU registered?

X531 NPU is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X531 NPU safe to buy?

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