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VU02 HFJ

2002 Gilera Coguar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,091 mi
Last recorded9,091 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Gilera Coguar6,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 HFJ
MakeGilera
ModelCoguar
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 9,091 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 8,597 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 8,078 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 7,870 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 7,870 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,872 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 5,872 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 3,410 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Coguar?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
610
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Drive chain excessively loose 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
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VU02 HFJ is a 2002 Gilera Coguar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Gilera Coguar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 6,138 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 Coguar fails its MOT is handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type), accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU02 HFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Coguar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Gilera Coguar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU02 HFJ registered?

VU02 HFJ is a 2002 Gilera Coguar, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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