MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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 YLZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?
LF03 YLZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 June 2003.
Is LF03 YLZ safe to buy?
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