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FN52 NXL

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,979 mi
Last recorded20,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 NXL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 20,979 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2014 20,496 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 20,496 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,749 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 May 2011 15,709 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 15,709 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 10,753 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 10,753 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2008 5,547 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 5,534 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 5,534 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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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.

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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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