MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BU03 PXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU03 PXV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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