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AO02 JJU

2002 Gilera Cougar

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,625 mi
Last recorded5,625 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 JJU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 5,625 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 5,592 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 2,110 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 5 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 5 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 11 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 3,046 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 3,046 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2013 756 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 738 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 8,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 4,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Dec 2009 1,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 781 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 314 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 314 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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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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