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RY03 HKH

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,166 mi
Last recorded13,166 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HKH
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,166 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

nearside riders footrest slightly bent

rear chain and sprockets worn out

Fail 7 Sep 2011 13,166 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

nearside riders footrest slightly bent

rear chain and sprockets worn out

Pass 10 Nov 2010 13,166 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 13,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 10,186 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 10,166 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear tyre in poor condition.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 7,558 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 HKH is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RY03 HKH, 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 RY03 HKH registered?

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

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