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DE52 TSV

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,634 mi
Last recorded10,634 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 TSV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,634 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

no chain guard

Fail 17 Apr 2012 10,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

no chain guard

Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 3,604 miles

Front wheel bearings dry,will need replacing.No play.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 4,809 miles

slight play in swing arm bush

Pass 30 Jun 2006 1,388 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 1,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

handlebars loose not safe

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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DE52 TSV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE52 TSV, 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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DE52 TSV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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