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WU03 HGN

2003 Gilera Cougar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,354 mi
Last recorded25,354 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 HGN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 25,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 22,467 miles

engine burning oil but not excessive smoke

Pass 4 Dec 2020 19,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 14,313 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 9,873 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 8,009 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 2,740 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 2,740 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear sproket (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff catching on off side foot peg bolt (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 8,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 8,662 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 5,487 miles

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

speedo not working corectly

Fail 20 Aug 2012 5,460 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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 Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

speedo not working

Pass 24 Aug 2011 1,058 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 1,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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WU03 HGN is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU03 HGN, 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 WU03 HGN registered?

WU03 HGN is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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