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X828 JCS

2000 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,616 mi
Last recorded6,616 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Gilera Cougar6,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX828 JCS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 6,616 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

speedo cable broken

Pass 29 Aug 2013 6,619 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

vin number hardly readable

Fail 29 Aug 2013 6,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

vin number hardly readable

Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,635 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 6,616 miles

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

side light comes on when front brake applied

Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,676 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 4,658 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 3,456 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

TAIL LIGHT WIRE UNSECURE UNDER REAR MUDGUARD

Fail 11 Jan 2010 3,456 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Chain guard missing

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

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

TAIL LIGHT WIRE UNSECURE UNDER REAR MUDGUARD

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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X828 JCS is a 2000 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X828 JCS, 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 X828 JCS registered?

X828 JCS is a 2000 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X828 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X828 JCS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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