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WV52 HNG

2003 Gilera Cougar

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,204 mi
Last recorded9,204 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 HNG
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 9,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no rear suspension bike has bin hard tailed

Fail 13 Jun 2015 9,217 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 9,150 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 8,854 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 6,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

High beam warning light not working.

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 5,894 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 5,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 3,551 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 3,551 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 9 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 9 miles

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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WV52 HNG is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WV52 HNG, 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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WV52 HNG is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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