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BD52 FWR

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,199 mi
Last recorded42,199 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 FWR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,168 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 35,168 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 27,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 27,872 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,872 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,998 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,399 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 18,399 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,809 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 14,746 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 10,608 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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BD52 FWR is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD52 FWR, 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 BD52 FWR registered?

BD52 FWR is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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