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PN02 SBU

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,901 mi
Last recorded2,901 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 SBU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 2,901 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 2,901 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,034 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 2,034 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 1,885 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 1,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 734 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 733 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 143 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 84 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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PN02 SBU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PN02 SBU, 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 PN02 SBU registered?

PN02 SBU is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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