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GK52 ZNB

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,392 mi
Last recorded19,392 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 ZNB
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 19,392 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 19,389 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,273 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 18,270 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2012 18,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,853 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 14,801 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,356 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 11,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,921 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 6,921 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 4,880 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 4,880 miles

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.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 2,123 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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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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