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PN03 KWT

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,906 mi
Last recorded11,906 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 KWT
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 11,906 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 10,635 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,633 miles

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

battery/air filter covers missing

Fail 6 Jul 2012 10,633 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,442 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 10,442 miles

Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

left rear footrest bent

Pass 1 May 2006 8,467 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2006 8,467 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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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PN03 KWT is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PN03 KWT, 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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PN03 KWT is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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