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DS52 DOT

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,954 mi
Last recorded9,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DOT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 9,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 9,884 miles

Slight play in swinging arm bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2020 9,838 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 9,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 9,665 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 9,481 miles

Front Front brake lever adjusting screw and lock nut missing

Fail 22 Aug 2018 9,481 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Front brake lever adjusting screw and lock nut missing

Fail 10 Aug 2018 9,467 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 9,027 miles

Fuel tank bolt loose

Rear Singing Arm Bearing slightly loose

Fail 29 Aug 2017 9,027 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 8,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 8,546 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 8,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 8,480 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 7,839 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 7,815 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,525 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 7,525 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,362 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 7,265 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,150 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 4,328 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 4,231 miles

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.

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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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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DS52 DOT is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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