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AP02 LZC

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,585 mi
Last recorded8,585 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 LZC
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 8,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 8,585 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 8,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 8,569 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front fork gators split

Pass 8 Mar 2014 6,845 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 6,834 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 6,296 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 6,296 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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AP02 LZC is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP02 LZC, 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 AP02 LZC registered?

AP02 LZC is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is AP02 LZC safe to buy?

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