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LF02 PCY

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

383 mi
Last recorded383 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 PCY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 383 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 4,210 miles

rubber in the o/s mounted footrest/brake pedal deteriorated

throttle slow to return

Fail 7 Jan 2017 4,210 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

rubber in the o/s mounted footrest/brake pedal deteriorated

throttle slow to return

Pass 28 Nov 2015 3,801 miles

After market handlebar raisers

o/s footrest bent

Fail 21 Nov 2015 3,797 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 40 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,049 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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LF02 PCY is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LF02 PCY, 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 LF02 PCY registered?

LF02 PCY is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is LF02 PCY safe to buy?

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