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WA03 EBF

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,117 mi
Last recorded9,117 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 EBF
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 9,117 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 9,117 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 8,223 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 8,223 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Engine upper mount bolts tight but need washers to correctly cover slotted brackets

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front offside riders footrest slightly bent back, but does not affect braking efficiency

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Position of rear brake arm indicates wear in rear brake shoes close to wear limit

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chain guard rear mount broken, needs securing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 6,880 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,881 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 2,307 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 5,387 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fork stanchions slightly pitted

offside rear flasher lens taped

Pass 30 Jun 2010 3,509 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 3,509 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 2,991 miles

offside indicator slightly bent

slight bend to footrest

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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WA03 EBF is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA03 EBF, 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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WA03 EBF is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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