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GJ02 HKC

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 HKC
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey pipe and slightly loose (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey pipe and slightly loose (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 7,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 7,939 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 7,939 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 31 May 2013 7,939 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 24 May 2013 7,939 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Chain guard missing

Fail 23 May 2013 7,939 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,873 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,873 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 7,873 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,546 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 5,813 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 5,763 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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GJ02 HKC is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ02 HKC, 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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GJ02 HKC is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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