MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
chain gaurd missing
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VU52 JXW is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 October 2002.
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