MOT Status
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9,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Slight play in swinging arm bearings
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Front brake lever adjusting screw and lock nut missing
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Front brake lever adjusting screw and lock nut missing
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel tank bolt loose
Rear Singing Arm Bearing slightly loose
Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation Lock nut loose (4.1.2c)
Fuel tank bolt loose
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Singing Arm Bearing slightly loose
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS52 DOT is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DS52 DOT, 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 DS52 DOT registered?
DS52 DOT is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 September 2002.
Is DS52 DOT safe to buy?
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