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RV02 YFR

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YFR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust bandage repaired

front brake pads aprox 2mm

Fail 2 Aug 2016

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust bandage repaired

front brake pads aprox 2mm

Fail 3 Jul 2015 11,222 miles

Clutch switch removed from holder.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,222 miles

Clutch switch removed from holder.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2010

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2010

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2010

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010
Fail 24 Feb 2010

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

slight exhaust blow on / adjacent to cylinder head

Pass 11 Feb 2008 2,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 2,004 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 2,587 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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RV02 YFR is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RV02 YFR, 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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RV02 YFR is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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