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LJ03 YVR

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,532 mi
Last recorded8,532 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YVR
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 8,532 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

front mudguard damages

Fail 5 Oct 2015 8,532 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

clutch slip

front mudguard damages

Pass 17 Aug 2009 8,532 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 8,532 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 4,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,229 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 YVR is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

LJ03 YVR is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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