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YS51 JTO

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,554 mi
Last recorded26,554 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 JTO
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

seat slight movement

Fail 8 Nov 2013 26,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

seat slight movement

Fail 15 Oct 2013 26,490 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Indicator tell tales not working but can be seen from riding position

Nearside front fork corroded and pitted

Rear pillion footrest worn

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 24,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 9,037 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 9,037 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,814 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 6,814 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Fail 20 May 2006 6,551 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

front and rear tyre pressures low

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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YS51 JTO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YS51 JTO, 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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YS51 JTO is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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