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HF03 VBU

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,466 mi
Last recorded9,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VBU
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 9,466 miles

1 of 4 handle bar clamp bolt loose

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

temp seat securing device

Pass 20 Jun 2024 9,410 miles

Seat secured with cable ties

Fail 20 Jun 2024 9,410 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2023 9,367 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 9,367 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 9,339 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,887 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 8,887 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 8,843 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 8,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 8,229 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,788 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,576 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 7,571 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)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,740 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 VBU is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

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

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