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FN03 CAE

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,001 mi
Last recorded12,001 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 CAE
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 12,001 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 12,001 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain guard missing

Pass 2 Aug 2014 6,839 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 6,839 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 5,217 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever ball end broken

rear number plate illumination light missing

speedo cable taped in place

Fail 25 Jul 2013 5,203 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever broken.

front tyre perished.

rear number plate illumination light missing.

slight movement in handlebar mount bushes.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,493 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 3,476 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,006 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

numberplate cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2011 3,006 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

numberplate cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2011 3,005 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2011 3,005 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 2,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 2,985 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 2,568 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 2,561 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2007 63 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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FN03 CAE is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FN03 CAE, 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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FN03 CAE is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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