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RY52 CKG

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

5,156 mi
Last recorded5,156 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 CKG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 5,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Sep 2010 5,154 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 1,200 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 1,200 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 888 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 850 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 808 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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RY52 CKG is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 RY52 CKG, 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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RY52 CKG is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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