MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing
Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Chain guard missing
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX03 XKP is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DX03 XKP, 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 DX03 XKP registered?
DX03 XKP is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 9 May 2003.
Is DX03 XKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX03 XKP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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