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EK03 BKD

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

24,549 mi
Last recorded24,549 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 BKD
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 24,549 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 23,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 23,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Handlebar mounting rubbers wearing, still secure.

Pass 23 May 2023 23,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 23,075 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 22,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 22,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 22,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 21,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,644 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,037 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 8,823 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 7,391 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 7,391 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2008 6,967 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 5,873 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 4,430 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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EK03 BKD is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EK03 BKD, 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 EK03 BKD registered?

EK03 BKD is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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