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GX03 OOJ

2003 Gilera Cougar

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,994 mi
Last recorded6,994 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OOJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 6,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2016 6,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 4,698 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 4,686 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 2,625 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 2,625 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 2,149 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 2,060 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 3,721 miles

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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GX03 OOJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX03 OOJ, 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 GX03 OOJ registered?

GX03 OOJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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