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BD02 HCH

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,541 mi
Last recorded7,541 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HCH
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2013 7,541 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 7,541 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 4,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,906 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 5,094 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 5,094 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 5,094 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 5,067 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 5,067 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

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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BD02 HCH is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD02 HCH, 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 BD02 HCH registered?

BD02 HCH is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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