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EO51 ZCY

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

222 mi
Last recorded222 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 ZCY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 1 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,646 miles

Chain guard missing

speedo inop

speedo lamp inop

Fail 2 Sep 2009 4,646 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Chain guard missing

speedo lamp inop

Pass 4 Sep 2008 1,443 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 1,442 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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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EO51 ZCY is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EO51 ZCY, 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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EO51 ZCY is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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