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LJ03 UJC

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,020 mi
Last recorded4,020 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UJC
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 4,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 4,000 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 4,000 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 3,999 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 3,999 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised self centre (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly not self closing (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 8,899 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 3,416 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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LJ03 UJC is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LJ03 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

LJ03 UJC is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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