MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Upper Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
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 YVV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?
BU03 YVV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 May 2003.
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