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HF03 FLD

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,615 mi
Last recorded8,615 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FLD
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 8,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 8,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 8,615 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 8,615 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 8,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect also seals leaking lh and rh (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar excessively deformed handlebar bushes in top yolk (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear ind. wiring fouling rear wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2017 7,741 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. and one broken (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight play in swing arm bearings

Fail 19 Sep 2017 7,741 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. and one broken (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight play in swing arm bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2016 5,469 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

handle bar mounting rubber bushes weak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 5,388 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 5,388 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 4,406 miles

Chain guard not fitted.

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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HF03 FLD is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HF03 FLD, 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 HF03 FLD registered?

HF03 FLD is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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