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AY03 LLD

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,016 mi
Last recorded18,016 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LLD
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 16,431 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 16,405 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 8,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 5,365 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 4,498 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 4,498 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 690 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 690 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 May 2008 1,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 1,497 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 1,458 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 LLD is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LLD, 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 AY03 LLD registered?

AY03 LLD is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is AY03 LLD safe to buy?

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