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HF03 KNW

2003 Gilera Cougar

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KNW
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,749 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes slight movement

Offside Rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes have slight movement

Fail 7 Jun 2017 9,749 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Nearside Rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes slight movement

Offside Rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes have slight movement

Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,749 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

speedo cable is missing

there is travel in the rear brake application but still has reverse travel

Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,749 miles

Drive chain needs adjustment

Front brake could be better,needs service

Slight play in headstock,needs adjustment

Speedo cable damaged,will need new one

Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,282 miles

requires rear mudgard

Fail 11 Jun 2013 8,266 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain needs adjusting

No front mudguard fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2012 7,867 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 7,866 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

bike in poor overall condition

Pass 9 Mar 2011 6,076 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 4,598 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 3,525 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 3,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 3,307 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 2,278 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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HF03 KNW is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNW, 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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HF03 KNW is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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