MOT History from tests of petrol GILERA COUGARs year 2002

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Pass percent:60.21%

(The average a petrol GILERA COUGAR year 2002 passes without issue)

Based on:1,307 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	58
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	48
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	38
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	34
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	26
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	24
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	23
Registration plate issues	22
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	19
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	18
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	15
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	15
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	14
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	13
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	12
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	10
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	10
Registration plate lamp issues	9
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	9
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	9
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	8
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	8
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	7
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	7
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	6
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))	4
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Centre Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	2
Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength \|3.2.A1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure cracked \|6.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	2
Seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	58
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	48
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	38
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	34
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	26
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	24
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	23
Registration plate issues	22
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	19
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	18
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	15
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	15
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	14
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	13
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	12
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	10
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	10
Registration plate lamp issues	9
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	9
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	9
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	8
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	8
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	7
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	7
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	6
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))	4
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Centre Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	2
Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength \|3.2.A1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure cracked \|6.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	2
Seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol GILERA COUGARs year 2002

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