MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 NVF is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NVF, 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 NVF registered?
BJ03 NVF is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 June 2003.
Is BJ03 NVF safe to buy?
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