MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
An item not tested (Manual)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
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))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
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)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
battery flat, unable to start bike.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
battery flat.
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX03 FAJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HX03 FAJ, 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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HX03 FAJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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