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WU02 YWD

2002 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,086 mi
Last recorded5,086 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 YWD
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 5,086 miles

Front Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre pressure low

spoke in the rear wheel not fitted correctly but tight ?

Pass 24 Nov 2010 5,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 3,751 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 3,751 miles

Centre Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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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WU02 YWD is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WU02 YWD, 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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WU02 YWD is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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