MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,625 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight play in handle bar bushes
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both filaments come on on dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Slight play in handle bar bushes
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Riders offside footrest bracket bent
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO02 JJU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AO02 JJU, 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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AO02 JJU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 29 April 2002.
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