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SA02 ULO

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262 mi
Last recorded262 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 ULO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2011 262 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

gear pedal loose on spline

rear brake travel excessive

throttle sticking

tyres soft

Pass 18 Mar 2010 5,455 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 4,588 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 4,588 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 3,515 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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SA02 ULO 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 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 SA02 ULO, 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 SA02 ULO registered?

SA02 ULO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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