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AV52 ONT

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,349 mi
Last recorded5,349 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ONT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 5,349 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 5,349 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 5,347 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,347 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 5,325 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 5,325 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 5,266 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 5,266 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 5,056 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 5,056 miles

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

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

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

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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AV52 ONT is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 6,730 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 AV52 ONT, 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 23 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV52 ONT registered?

AV52 ONT is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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