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CU03 GNP

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,198 mi
Last recorded6,198 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 GNP
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 6,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 5,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 10,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 8,029 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 7,241 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 26 May 2011 7,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,119 miles

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

rear tyre perished.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 7,118 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

front brake binding slightly.

rear tyre perished.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 7,038 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brake binding slightly.

rear tyre perished.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 7,038 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

front brake binding slightly.

rear tyre perished.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,680 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,680 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 6,680 miles

Inner Front Upper Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 5,036 miles

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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CU03 GNP is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU03 GNP, 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 CU03 GNP registered?

CU03 GNP is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for CU03 GNP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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