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VU52 JXW

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,258 mi
Last recorded19,258 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 JXW
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 19,258 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 19,258 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,476 miles

chain gaurd missing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 18,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

chain gaurd missing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,751 miles

Chain guard missing

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

advise number plate light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2009 14,744 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Chain guard missing

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

advise number plate light not working

Pass 20 Oct 2007 9,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 9,086 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 9,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 9,033 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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VU52 JXW is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU52 JXW, 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 VU52 JXW registered?

VU52 JXW is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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