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VU02 PCO

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,047 mi
Last recorded8,047 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 PCO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 8,047 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 8,047 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar fractured (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 7,710 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,450 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 9,250 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,439 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 8,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 6,567 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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VU02 PCO 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 80%.

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 VU02 PCO, 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 VU02 PCO registered?

VU02 PCO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is VU02 PCO safe to buy?

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