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YD02 VHN

2002 Gilera Cougar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,021 mi
Last recorded9,021 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 VHN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,021 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 7,388 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 5,157 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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YD02 VHN is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YD02 VHN, 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 YD02 VHN registered?

YD02 VHN is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 24 March 2002.

Is YD02 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD02 VHN shows 3 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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