MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Chain guard missing
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Chain guard missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ03 JVG is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LJ03 JVG, 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 LJ03 JVG registered?
LJ03 JVG is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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