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YE52 HPZ

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,015 mi
Last recorded7,015 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 HPZ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 7,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 24 Apr 2020 7,007 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Seals leaking (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 7,002 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 7,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2013 9,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 8,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

chainguard cracked not likely to contact any other component

Fail 21 Sep 2011 8,157 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

chainguard cracked not likely to contact any other component

Pass 1 Sep 2010 7,385 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,732 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,058 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 5,058 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 4,267 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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YE52 HPZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YE52 HPZ, 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 YE52 HPZ registered?

YE52 HPZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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