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VO03 CYP

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,692 mi
Last recorded7,692 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 CYP
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 7,692 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 7,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 7,006 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 7,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 63,208 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 6,308 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,087 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 2,134 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 2,134 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 2,125 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 276 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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VO03 CYP is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VO03 CYP, 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 VO03 CYP registered?

VO03 CYP is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is VO03 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 CYP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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