MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
number plate lamp missing
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Handlebar excessively corroded (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF03 YJZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LF03 YJZ, 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 LF03 YJZ registered?
LF03 YJZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 June 2003.
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