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LR02 XGG

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,062 mi
Last recorded16,062 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 XGG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,062 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 16,062 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,020 miles

chain guard missing

engine sprocket guard missing

Fail 21 Oct 2015 13,010 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

chain guard missing

engine sprocket guard missing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,547 miles

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

Sprocket cover missing

Fail 28 Nov 2012 12,547 miles

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

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Bolt missing from rear sprocket

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

Sprocket cover missing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 9,042 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 7,137 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 7,137 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 5,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 4,402 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 4,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 2,988 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 1,016 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 XGG is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR02 XGG, 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 LR02 XGG registered?

LR02 XGG is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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