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GX02 NFD

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,468 mi
Last recorded4,468 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 NFD
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 4,468 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre cracking

Rear tyre cracking

exhaust noisy

Fail 3 Dec 2025 4,460 miles

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre cracking

Rear tyre cracking

exhaust noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2020 459 miles

Front tyre has slight perish marks.

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 459 miles

Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Front tyre has slight perish marks.

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2011 153 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 7,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,129 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 5,055 miles

Centre Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 3,274 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 3,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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

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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GX02 NFD 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 60%.

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 GX02 NFD, 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 GX02 NFD registered?

GX02 NFD is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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