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DA02 KBZ

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,501 mi
Last recorded12,501 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 KBZ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 12,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 7,469 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 7,100 miles

front mud guard cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2013 7,100 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

front mud guard cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2012 4,680 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 4,679 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 1,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 598 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 589 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 589 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front forks pitted

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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DA02 KBZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA02 KBZ, 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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DA02 KBZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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