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BJ03 HTG

2003 Gilera Cougar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,949 mi
Last recorded19,949 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HTG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,949 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 19,947 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 19,946 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play ** steering bearings slightly notchy ** (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlights affected by operation of brake light

Fail 14 Apr 2015 19,071 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,510 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 15,498 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 11,858 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 11,763 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2007 8,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 4,840 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 HTG is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTG, 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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BJ03 HTG is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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