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EY03 HGJ

2003 Gilera Cougar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,520 mi
Last recorded7,520 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HGJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

No chain guard fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 6,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 4,413 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 2,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 1,957 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 1,957 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 4,892 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 4,856 miles

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

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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EY03 HGJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY03 HGJ, 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 EY03 HGJ registered?

EY03 HGJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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