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WK03 EHV

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

555 mi
Last recorded555 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 EHV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 555 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 555 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Stop lamp not working not working when front brake applied. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 3,685 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Fork stanchion pitted

Offside Fork stanchion pitted

Offside Side panel missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 3,685 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fork stanchion pitted

Offside Fork stanchion pitted

Offside Side panel missing

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 2,445 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted

Speedometer reads in kilometers only

Pass 22 Jun 2020 2,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 1,993 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 1,993 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 May 2018 2 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 161 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 161 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 6,131 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 10,671 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 10,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 10,126 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,126 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 4,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 1,919 miles

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

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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WK03 EHV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WK03 EHV, 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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WK03 EHV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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