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BN52 DGO

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,428 mi
Last recorded10,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DGO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,428 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 10,420 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 9,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 6,774 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 May 2009 6,774 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 May 2008 5,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 2,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 1,579 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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BN52 DGO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black 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 BN52 DGO, 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 BN52 DGO registered?

BN52 DGO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BN52 DGO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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