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AF51 LUB

2002 Gilera Cougar

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

672 mi
Last recorded672 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LUB
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 672 miles

Oil leak from top of the engine

Fail 14 Sep 2020 668 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from top of the engine

Cable around headstock tight and fouling whilst turning

Left hand switch gear insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2020 647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 3,225 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 3,225 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018
Fail 23 Jul 2018

Position lamp not working REAR (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2017

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 3,546 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chainguard

front mudguard

Fail 7 Sep 2012 3,546 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 2,473 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 1,579 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 1,242 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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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AF51 LUB is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 6,392 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 AF51 LUB, 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 24 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 LUB is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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