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GN03 YAA

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,529 mi
Last recorded5,529 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 YAA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 5,529 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 5,529 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 5,508 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 5,508 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 5,450 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 5,379 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link on wrong way round (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 3,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 1,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 992 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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GN03 YAA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN03 YAA, 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 GN03 YAA registered?

GN03 YAA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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