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EX02 YYS

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39 mi
Last recorded39 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 YYS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 39 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 4,018 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 4,017 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake Lever travel excessive

Pass 9 Jul 2014 4,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 4,016 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 4,016 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 2,697 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 2,529 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 1,246 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 489 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 6,898 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 9,830 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 3,729 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear brake has to be pushed quite irmly to operate stoplamp

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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EX02 YYS is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX02 YYS registered?

EX02 YYS is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is EX02 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 YYS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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