MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Advise front shocker damp / misting of oil
Advise signs of accident damage on bike
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU03 ORA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BU03 ORA, 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 ORA registered?
BU03 ORA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 2 June 2003.
Is BU03 ORA safe to buy?
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