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GJ02 OEL

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,329 mi
Last recorded7,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 OEL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 7,329 miles

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Fail 15 Jan 2011 7,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,602 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 6,600 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,580 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

advies bushes on foot rests warn

Fail 9 Sep 2008 5,577 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

advies bushes on foot rests warn

Pass 24 Aug 2007 4,747 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

cut in rear tyre

perish marks in front tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2007 4,747 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

cut in rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2006 2,450 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 2,274 miles

Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

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 OEL is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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