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EO52 EYR

2002 Gilera Cougar

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

14,930 mi
Last recorded14,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 EYR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,930 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 1,942 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 3,205 miles

Chain guard missing

Off-side front foot peg bent

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 3,205 miles

Chain guard missing

Off-side front foot peg bent

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 3,040 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 3,038 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

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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EO52 EYR is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 EO52 EYR, 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 EO52 EYR registered?

EO52 EYR is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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