MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
number plate starting to delaminate
Chain guard missing
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Chain guard missing
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Chain guard missing
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN52 NXL 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 58.3%.
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 FN52 NXL, 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 FN52 NXL registered?
FN52 NXL is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2002.
Is FN52 NXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FN52 NXL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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