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YW52 KVC

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 KVC
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022

Chain guard missing ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,427 miles

Chain guard slightly loose slight damage. (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 17,426 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 11,477 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 11,477 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 17,426 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 17,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 15,362 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 15,362 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,891 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 14,891 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,368 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,150 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 12,150 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,104 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 9,089 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 6,920 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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YW52 KVC is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YW52 KVC, 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 YW52 KVC registered?

YW52 KVC is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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