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KC03 KZS

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,818 mi
Last recorded5,818 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 KZS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 5,818 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 5,818 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 5,818 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 5,818 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 5,818 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 5,818 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 5,414 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,151 miles

cracked sidewall`s on both tyre`s

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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KC03 KZS is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KC03 KZS, 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 KC03 KZS registered?

KC03 KZS is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is KC03 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC03 KZS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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