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EJ02 OFU

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,744 mi
Last recorded2,744 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 OFU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 2,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 1,321 miles

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 27 Aug 2013 1,321 miles

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 25 May 2012 1,010 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 1,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36 miles

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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EJ02 OFU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ02 OFU, 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 EJ02 OFU registered?

EJ02 OFU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is EJ02 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ02 OFU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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