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VO03 GFA

2003 Gilera Cougar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25 mi
Last recorded25 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 GFA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 25 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 18 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 9,378 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 9,378 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. Both O/S & N/S (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both O/S & N/S (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly Unable to carry out lock to lock checks with throttle as the bike will not idle (6.2.1f)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Petrol cap won't open to inspect seal

Pass 3 Oct 2015 9,241 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2014 5,775 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 5,096 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 4,583 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 3,936 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 GFA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO03 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

VO03 GFA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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