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DA03 UHS

2003 Gilera Cougar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,462 mi
Last recorded7,462 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UHS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 7,462 miles

poor repair on steering stop

Fail 12 Nov 2012 7,462 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 7,462 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

indicator tell-tales not working

steering stop worn

Fail 18 Jun 2011 7,462 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

indicator tell-tales not working

steering stop worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 5,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 4,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 3,739 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 3,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 3,271 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 3,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 1,447 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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DA03 UHS is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DA03 UHS, 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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DA03 UHS is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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