MOT Status
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9,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Seat secured with cable ties
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HF03 VBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF03 VBU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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