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LK03 VDJ

2003 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,961 mi
Last recorded3,961 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VDJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 3,961 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 3,882 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 3,882 miles

Front Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 3,856 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 3,838 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 3,502 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 3,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,802 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 10,802 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 10,729 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front chain guard missing

Fail 18 Nov 2011 10,729 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front chain guard missing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 10,307 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 3 Nov 2010 10,307 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,289 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

number plate light not working

seat locating pin damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2009 10,287 miles

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)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

number plate light not working

seat locating pin damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2008 8,870 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 7,060 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

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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LK03 VDJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LK03 VDJ, 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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LK03 VDJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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