MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,270 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting both (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting both (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Chain guard missing
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Chain guard missing
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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 PPZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?
LJ03 PPZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 24 April 2003.
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