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HY51 DXZ

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,067 mi
Last recorded11,067 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DXZ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2010 11,067 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 10,950 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre perished and split

rear brake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,358 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 10,358 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,295 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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HY51 DXZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HY51 DXZ, 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 HY51 DXZ registered?

HY51 DXZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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