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BL52 PZM

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,920 mi
Last recorded1,920 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 PZM
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 1,920 miles

Rear swinging arm bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 8,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 6,821 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 6,811 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 4,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 3,945 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 3,908 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 1,237 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 1,036 miles

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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BL52 PZM 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 70%.

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 BL52 PZM, 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 BL52 PZM registered?

BL52 PZM is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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