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GX02 TTY

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,199 mi
Last recorded2,199 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 TTY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 2,199 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 2,199 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 2,199 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 2,199 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 2,199 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 23 Apr 2008 2,199 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,199 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 2,199 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 1,166 miles

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 TTY is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TTY, 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 TTY registered?

GX02 TTY is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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