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LG51 ESO

2002 Gilera Cougar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,968 mi
Last recorded11,968 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 ESO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2013 11,968 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

main beam warning light not working ?

front chain sprocket cover missing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,279 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 10,930 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

both of the rider footrest bent back slightly

main beam indicator not working

no cover fitted over the front sprocket rider could get greaes on his flairs.

the handlebar mounting rubbers have alittle to much freeplay in them recommend they are replaced

Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,729 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front sprocket cover missing

nearside rider footrest bracketbent in slightly

offside rider footrest bent in and back slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2010 9,729 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front sprocket cover missing,riders flairs could be damaged by the chain.

have not been able to check headlight aim.

nearside rider footrest bracket bent in slightly.

offside riders footrest bent in and back slightly.

Pass 21 May 2009 5,341 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 May 2009 5,341 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 2,481 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 2,476 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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LG51 ESO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG51 ESO, 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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LG51 ESO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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