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DA03 UJL

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,206 mi
Last recorded18,206 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UJL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 18,206 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 15,574 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 14,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 May 2014 14,369 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 13,212 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 9,828 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,172 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 4,145 miles

Centre Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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 UJL is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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