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BU03 EYK

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,504 mi
Last recorded26,504 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EYK
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 26,504 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 26,504 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 16,581 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,581 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,946 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 5,069 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 5,061 miles

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust system not checked (vehicle not running)

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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BU03 EYK is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU03 EYK, 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 BU03 EYK registered?

BU03 EYK is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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