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RY03 HKF

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,496 mi
Last recorded4,496 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HKF
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 4,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 4,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 4,487 miles

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 4,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 4,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 3,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 3,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 3,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 2,832 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 2,832 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 2,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 2,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 1,750 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 999 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 579 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 539 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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RY03 HKF is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RY03 HKF, 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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RY03 HKF is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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