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LF03 YMP

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 YMP
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 5 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 8,372 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 8,372 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 8,372 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 8,173 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 8,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 8,173 miles

Front Steering lock stop loose (2.1.3)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 6,733 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 6,718 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 4,492 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 4,492 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 4,454 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 3,793 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 YMP is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YMP, 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 YMP is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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