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LJ03 ZFL

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ZFL
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2014

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 9,748 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 6,847 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,847 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 8,600 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 8,600 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 4,207 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 ZFL is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

LJ03 ZFL is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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