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BU03 PXV

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,478 mi
Last recorded22,478 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 PXV
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 22,478 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front/rear tyres cracking

slight play handle bar mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,308 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Mar 2012 22,308 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,117 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 22,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,704 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 19,704 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,393 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 15,360 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,201 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 2,997 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 1,493 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 1,493 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (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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BU03 PXV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BU03 PXV, 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 BU03 PXV registered?

BU03 PXV is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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