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LA52 BZM

2003 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,797 mi
Last recorded1,797 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 BZM
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 1,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front right fork leg has slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy steering bearings stiff and notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear b light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected handlebars loose rubbers (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail reqr chain dangerously loose (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork leg slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 23 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy steering bearing are notchy and centering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 13 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front left hand fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear stop lamp not working on rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy steering bearing are notchy and centering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 1,184 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 1,184 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 836 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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LA52 BZM is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LA52 BZM, 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 LA52 BZM registered?

LA52 BZM is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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