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WR02 OCJ

2002 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,493 mi
Last recorded12,493 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 OCJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 12,493 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear r/h footrest hanger cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2013 12,487 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear r/h footrest hanger cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,173 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 10,869 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,318 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 10,318 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 8,595 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 8,589 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 7,293 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 5,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 1,610 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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WR02 OCJ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Silver 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 WR02 OCJ, 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 WR02 OCJ registered?

WR02 OCJ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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