MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
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)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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)
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))
Centre Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Outer Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was KU02 JAO registered?
KU02 JAO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 2 April 2002.
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