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LF03 YKT

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,719 mi
Last recorded23,719 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 YKT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 23,719 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 May 2014 23,708 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 23,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 17,566 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2012 10,815 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

swinging arm has slight free play

Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,144 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 6,499 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2009 2,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 2,415 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2006 1,552 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 YKT is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YKT, 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 YKT registered?

LF03 YKT is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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