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WK03 FHZ

2003 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81 mi
Last recorded81 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 FHZ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 81 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 81 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 79 miles

handlebar rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2018 79 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

handlebar rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 79 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 46 miles

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

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

Rear play in rear swing arm bearing/bushes

Fail 26 Apr 2016 36 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey also deteriorated (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. causing brake bind (3.2.B5)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) also components loose (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear play in rear swing arm bearing/bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,845 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,695 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 11,695 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

chain gaurd rear bracket broken

front mudgaurd missing

handle bar rubber mountings worn

rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Fail 17 Nov 2012 11,695 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

chain gaurd rear bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,696 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 8,293 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 8,293 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,910 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 7,512 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,147 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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 FHZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Green 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 FHZ, 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 WK03 FHZ registered?

WK03 FHZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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