MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Handlebar Bush Worn
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Handlebar Bush Worn
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Handlebar Bushes Worn
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Handlebar Bushes Worn
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Gear Selector Slightly loose
Slight Oil Leak
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Number Plate Light Innoperative
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
No front mudgaurd
Number Plate light Inopperative
Oil leak
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Number Plate light Inopperative
Oil leak
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Chain guard missing
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ03 GTU is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 BJ03 GTU, 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 BJ03 GTU registered?
BJ03 GTU is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 9 May 2003.
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