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LF03 YKB

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,700 mi
Last recorded26,700 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 YKB
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,700 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 26,699 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Chain Cover At Engine Missing Exspossed Moving Parts In Our Opinion Dangerous

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,003 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,152 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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LF03 YKB is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF03 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

LF03 YKB is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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