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AY03 EUM

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,114 mi
Last recorded17,114 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EUM
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,114 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 17,114 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,517 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 16,514 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 12,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,379 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,240 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,050 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,050 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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AY03 EUM is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 EUM, 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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AY03 EUM is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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