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NU52 SHX

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,031 mi
Last recorded20,031 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 SHX
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,031 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 20,029 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Chain guard missing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,120 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 8,982 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,524 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 5,524 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 4,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 3,902 miles

Centre Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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NU52 SHX is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NU52 SHX, 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 NU52 SHX registered?

NU52 SHX is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is NU52 SHX safe to buy?

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