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VU03 SFV

2003 Gilera Cougar

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

20,188 mi
Last recorded20,188 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 SFV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 20,188 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front WHEEL BEARINGS COULD NOT BE ASSESSED DUE THE BRAKE EXCESSIVELY BINDING

Fail 27 Aug 2019 20,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose bolt missing bolt loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure top yoke bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre is unsuitable not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (5.2.3 (a))

Central Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 21,786 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 21,786 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 21,768 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 21,773 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 19,383 miles

front tyre begining to perish

Fail 22 Nov 2013 19,381 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

front tyre begining to perish

Fail 2 Nov 2013 19,360 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

front brake binding slightly

front tyre flat

Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,255 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 14,255 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

number plate light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,757 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 14,757 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 8,133 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 5,067 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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VU03 SFV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 VU03 SFV, 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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VU03 SFV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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