MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,905 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Throttle operating incorrectly does not return correctly (6.2.1f)
Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
perishing to sidewalls of rear tyre but not expossing cord
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
main beam w/l notworking
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
main beam w/l notworking
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 SUA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver 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 VU03 SUA, 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 VU03 SUA registered?
VU03 SUA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 8 March 2003.
Is VU03 SUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU03 SUA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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