MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Main beam tell tale light not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (chinese LED headlamp fitted) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess Worn & siezed links (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Main beam tell tale light not working
Front Tyre under inflated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre under inflated
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front brake sticking slightly
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
seal loose
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ03 VNZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FJ03 VNZ, 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 FJ03 VNZ registered?
FJ03 VNZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 May 2003.
Is FJ03 VNZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ03 VNZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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