MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Handle bar mounting rubbers deteriorated
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
top engine mounting bolts missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Chain guard missing
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Chain guard missing
Chain guard missing
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Chain guard missing
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
minor cracks in rear tyre sidewalls.
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
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GK52 ZNB is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GK52 ZNB, 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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GK52 ZNB is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 January 2003.
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