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WR03 VNY

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,153 mi
Last recorded7,153 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 VNY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 7,153 miles

Front mudguard missing

Central Front front sprocket cover missing

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear chain guard missing

Fail 9 Sep 2017 7,153 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Frame cover remove or secure (6.1.1c)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged Broken sharp edge on brake lever (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 5,678 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 5,678 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 1,688 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 1,688 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 142 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fork stanchion marked

swing arm slight wear

Fail 2 Aug 2014 142 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

fork stanchion marked

swing arm slight wear

Pass 1 Aug 2013 9,932 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 9,932 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 6,034 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 4,569 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 3,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 3,051 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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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WR03 VNY is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WR03 VNY, 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 WR03 VNY registered?

WR03 VNY is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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