MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
The rear tyre has a metal inclusion which appears to have penetrated the tread but has not caused deflation yet
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
The rear tyre has a metal inclusion which appears to have penetrated the tread but has not caused deflation yet
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 RVA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FM03 RVA, 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 FM03 RVA registered?
FM03 RVA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 June 2003.
Is FM03 RVA safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM03 RVA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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