MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
handle bars slightly out of line
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Won't idle properly and smells rich
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU02 ZYZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver 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 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 VU02 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?
VU02 ZYZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 31 May 2002.
Is VU02 ZYZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU02 ZYZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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