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WP51 VTV

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,810 mi
Last recorded5,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 VTV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 5,810 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013
Pass 18 Nov 2011 5,810 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front wheel flat spoted

rear drive sprocket worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 5,810 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front wheel flat spoted

rear drive sprocket worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 5,780 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,854 miles

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

slight play in handlebar mounting rubbers.

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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WP51 VTV is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP51 VTV, 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 WP51 VTV registered?

WP51 VTV is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is WP51 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 VTV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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