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LV02 OWG

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,823 mi
Last recorded26,823 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 OWG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2020 26,823 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 22,661 miles

Front tyre splitting on sidewalls

Fail 15 Dec 2018 22,661 miles

Front tyre splitting on sidewalls

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,081 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front front tyre cracking on side whall

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,008 miles

no chain guard fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 21,008 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering engine revs up on r/hand lock (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

no chain guard fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,212 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 1,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 16,715 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 16,703 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 12,891 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 12,855 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 12,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 12,420 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 12,420 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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LV02 OWG is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV02 OWG, 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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LV02 OWG is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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