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GK52 PPU

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,662 mi
Last recorded2,662 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 PPU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 2,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023
Pass 29 Dec 2021 9,792 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 9,521 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,456 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,783 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 7,783 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 7,697 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 4,985 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 4,983 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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GK52 PPU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK52 PPU, 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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GK52 PPU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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