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YN03 WGA

2003 Gilera Cougar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,890 mi
Last recorded17,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 WGA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,890 miles

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

front tyre perished and close to limit

Fail 18 Jun 2010 17,890 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

advise front brake pads worn low!

advise front tyre perished!REPLACEMENT REQUIRED!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,861 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 16,861 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 2,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 2,434 miles

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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YN03 WGA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YN03 WGA, 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 YN03 WGA registered?

YN03 WGA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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