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EK03 BKE

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,932 mi
Last recorded5,932 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 BKE
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 5,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 4,179 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 4,179 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,534 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 10,104 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,104 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 9,496 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,496 miles

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

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 BKE is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EK03 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

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

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