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AO02 NUU

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,303 mi
Last recorded10,303 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NUU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 10,303 miles

front and rear tyres have cracks around sidewall.

movement in rear wheel ,maybe spokes corroded in wheel rim.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,748 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 8,748 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 7,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,457 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 NUU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NUU, 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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What year was AO02 NUU registered?

AO02 NUU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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