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KU02 JAO

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,129 mi
Last recorded21,129 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 JAO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,129 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 21,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 17,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 17,878 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,717 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,520 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 14,510 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 11,031 miles

Centre Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 8,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,794 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 6,794 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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KU02 JAO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU02 JAO, 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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KU02 JAO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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