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BF52 DWN

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,468 mi
Last recorded7,468 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 DWN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 7,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2009 7,438 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,946 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 6,850 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 2,914 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 2,911 miles

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

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

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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BF52 DWN is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BF52 DWN, 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 BF52 DWN registered?

BF52 DWN is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BF52 DWN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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