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KL02 BCV

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,495 mi
Last recorded13,495 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 BCV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 13,495 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 13,495 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Handlebar corroded to the extent that detachment is likely (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyre flat

Pass 14 Sep 2023 11,493 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 11,454 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel cap ineffective unable to open to check (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre flat

Pass 26 Aug 2022 10,678 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 9,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 8,370 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 8,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 8,032 miles

fuel filler seal slightly perished but performance not reduced, replace as soon as possible

Fail 25 Nov 2010 8,019 miles

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

Nearside Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2009 2,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 2,679 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 2,679 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 2,622 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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KL02 BCV is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KL02 BCV, 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 KL02 BCV registered?

KL02 BCV is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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