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LF02 ZPG

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,158 mi
Last recorded7,158 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 ZPG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 7,158 miles

chain guard broken

Fail 1 Sep 2012 7,158 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

chain guard broken

Pass 2 Sep 2011 7,072 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,068 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 7,068 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,973 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 6,971 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2007 6,882 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 6,882 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2006 6,088 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 6,079 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

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 ZPG is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LF02 ZPG, 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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LF02 ZPG is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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