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EY03 HHJ

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,861 mi
Last recorded8,861 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 HHJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 8,861 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 8,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 7,704 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R/H (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 7,704 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn Front (3.2.A1l)

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Footrest insecure Pillion footrests faulty (6.2.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose R/H (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front (4.1.3(ii))

Front brake binding slightly

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R/H (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 7,704 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 7,704 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 7,704 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 1,709 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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EY03 HHJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

EY03 HHJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is EY03 HHJ safe to buy?

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