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FN02 MFY

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,728 mi
Last recorded33,728 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 MFY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 33,728 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,657 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear rim corroded around spokes

Fail 3 Nov 2009 30,657 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear rim corroded around spokes

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,140 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 3,626 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 3,625 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 1,573 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 1,572 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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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FN02 MFY is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FN02 MFY, 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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FN02 MFY is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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