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RL02 FEV

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,406 mi
Last recorded9,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FEV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 9,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 9,406 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,408 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 9,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,717 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 15,602 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 15,598 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,744 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,209 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 10,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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RL02 FEV is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RL02 FEV, 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 RL02 FEV registered?

RL02 FEV is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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