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FM03 RVA

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,118 mi
Last recorded12,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RVA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,118 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 12,118 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,084 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 12,084 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 10,480 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 10,480 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,883 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 6,883 miles

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.

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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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.

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