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BJ03 OEN

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,519 mi
Last recorded22,519 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 OEN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 22,519 miles

chain and sprokets very rusty

exhaust very poorly repaired

Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 2,109 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,386 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 19,386 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 17,643 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,072 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 11,385 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 11,136 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 11,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OEN is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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