MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU03 SVW is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EU03 SVW, 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 EU03 SVW registered?
EU03 SVW is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 April 2003.
Is EU03 SVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU03 SVW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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