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LK03 VYZ

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,106 mi
Last recorded1,106 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VYZ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 1,106 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 208 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 10,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 10,738 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 10,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2010 9,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 8,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,431 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 4,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,888 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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 VYZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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