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HV02 ZGS

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

355 mi
Last recorded355 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 ZGS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 355 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 5 miles

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

Handle bars slightly bent

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008
Fail 10 Jan 2008

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,135 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,016 miles

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

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

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

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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HV02 ZGS is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV02 ZGS, 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 HV02 ZGS registered?

HV02 ZGS is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 April 2002.

Is HV02 ZGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV02 ZGS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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