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YT03 AUJ

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,982 mi
Last recorded25,982 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 AUJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,978 miles

Rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 17 Aug 2016 25,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted handle bars (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,129 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,973 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,151 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyre has slight craking

Fail 1 Jul 2009 17,104 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyre has slight craking

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,370 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,467 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,072 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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YT03 AUJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YT03 AUJ, 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 YT03 AUJ registered?

YT03 AUJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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