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DU02 VWC

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VWC
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014
Fail 24 Jun 2014

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 12 May 2014 8,624 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,624 miles

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

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,520 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 8,483 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 6,829 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 6,829 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 4,855 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 4,855 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front & rear tyre presures appear low.

no chain guard fitted.

petrol tank damaged.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 3,809 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear drive chain needs adjusting.

Fail 9 Aug 2005 3,807 miles

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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DU02 VWC 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 50%.

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 DU02 VWC, 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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DU02 VWC is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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