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LR02 UJT

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

15,188 mi
Last recorded15,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 UJT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

pillion seat not fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 15,188 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,733 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 12,904 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 12,878 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,586 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 6,411 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 6,410 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 8 Feb 2013 5,944 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 5,934 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 2,407 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 2,407 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2011 2,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 1,558 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 1,558 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 1,553 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 1,529 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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LR02 UJT is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LR02 UJT, 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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LR02 UJT is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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