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LG52 MZU

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

950 mi
Last recorded950 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 MZU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 950 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 950 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 4,470 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 4,470 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

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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LG52 MZU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LG52 MZU, 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 LG52 MZU registered?

LG52 MZU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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