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MV02 VRL

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,521 mi
Last recorded8,521 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 VRL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 8,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 7,110 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 2,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 817 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

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

light cracks in front tyre sidewall

slight play in swinging arm bearings

rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 3 Aug 2011 816 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

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

light cracks in front tyre sidewall

slight play in swinging arm bearings

rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

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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MV02 VRL is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV02 VRL, 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 MV02 VRL registered?

MV02 VRL is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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