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EO02 GZB

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 GZB
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 3 miles

clutch lever damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2015 1 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

battery insecure

clutch lever damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 15,740 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,040 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 15,018 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,407 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,401 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,533 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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EO02 GZB is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EO02 GZB, 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 EO02 GZB registered?

EO02 GZB is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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