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OY02 YJT

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,040 mi
Last recorded10,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 YJT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 10,040 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 10,040 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 9,594 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 9,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,285 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Seat Mounting Broken

Fail 28 Sep 2007 2,695 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

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

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Seat Mounting Broken

Fail 17 Nov 2006 2,695 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

number plate small crack!

rear number plate light missing!

swinging arm small amount of side-play!

Pass 17 Nov 2006 2,695 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

number plate small crack!

rear number plate light missing!

swinging arm small amount of side-play!

Pass 14 Jul 2005 1,496 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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OY02 YJT is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY02 YJT, 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 OY02 YJT registered?

OY02 YJT is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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