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EX02 YYJ

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199 mi
Last recorded199 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 YYJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 199 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 199 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 186 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 186 miles

Central Upper Fuel cap ineffective FUEL CAP NOT CORRECT FOR MOTORCYCLE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 186 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 182 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 6,005 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 6,005 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 4,619 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 4,619 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 4,205 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre walls perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2008 4,205 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre walls perishing

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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EX02 YYJ 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 EX02 YYJ, 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 EX02 YYJ registered?

EX02 YYJ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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