MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear damping very stiff.
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected Clamping mounts slightly lose. (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear damping very stiff.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Handlebar rubber mounts slightly worn.
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Handlebar rubber mounts slightly worn.
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
pillion backrest insecure
Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lenses missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
pillion backrest insecure
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RV52 YSD is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RV52 YSD, 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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RV52 YSD is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 21 September 2002.
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