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CV52 NPO

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,433 mi
Last recorded19,433 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 NPO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2014 19,433 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,172 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front forks pitted

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handle bars twisted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 18,164 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front forks pitted

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Handle bars twisted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,708 miles

Front and rear wheels and hubs corroded

Front brake has slight bind

Front brake lever pivot nut missing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 14,708 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front and rear wheels and hubs corroded

Front brake has slight bind

Front brake lever pivot nut missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 10,259 miles

chain dry

exhaust corroded & no markings

headlamp reflector fitted

n/s/f & o/s/f shocks pitted

rear shocks n/s & o/s deterioated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,522 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear chain guard and front sprocket cover are missing.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 8,423 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear chain guard and front sprocket cover are missing.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 5,876 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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CV52 NPO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV52 NPO, 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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CV52 NPO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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