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HF03 KPL

2003 Gilera Cougar

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,368 mi
Last recorded16,368 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KPL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 16,368 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 15,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 15,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 14,905 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 14,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,875 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 9,875 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 5,769 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 5,380 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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 KPL is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Grey 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 HF03 KPL, 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 KPL registered?

HF03 KPL is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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