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LF03 YLZ

2003 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,062 mi
Last recorded14,062 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 YLZ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 14,062 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 14,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 14,062 miles

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 14,062 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 27,104 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 27,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 20,489 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,489 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 19,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,923 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 5,006 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2010 5,006 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 2,857 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 2,857 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 763 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 763 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2007 78 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 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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LF03 YLZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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