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BJ03 GTU

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,507 mi
Last recorded25,507 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GTU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 25,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 24,678 miles

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))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 24,678 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 23,952 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 23,952 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 20,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 20,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 19,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Gear Selector Slightly loose

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 9,874 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 9,874 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,770 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2014 7,617 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2014 7,616 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2013 4,541 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2008 3,986 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 3,918 miles

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

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 1,886 miles

Chain guard missing

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 3,910 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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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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