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WP02 XDW

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,688 mi
Last recorded14,688 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 XDW
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 14,688 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 7,799 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 7,799 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 4,478 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre started to perish

rear tyre started to perish

Fail 20 Nov 2009 4,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front /rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2008 3,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 1,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 1,075 miles

rear tyre sidewall splitting

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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WP02 XDW is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP02 XDW, 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 WP02 XDW registered?

WP02 XDW is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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