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AO52 KSZ

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 KSZ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016
Pass 29 Aug 2015
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,475 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 6,660 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 6,660 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 4,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 4,832 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 4,807 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 3,177 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 3,170 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 1,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 1,318 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 1,316 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2008 923 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 923 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2006 356 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 356 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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AO52 KSZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO52 KSZ, 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 AO52 KSZ registered?

AO52 KSZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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