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HX03 FHC

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,920 mi
Last recorded22,920 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 FHC
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 22,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 22,442 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn BOTH (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,265 miles

Stop light intermittently sticks on from foot brake

Fail 15 Apr 2015 20,265 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop light intermittently sticks on from foot brake

Pass 12 Apr 2014 17,369 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 1,399 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 1,140 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 1,063 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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HX03 FHC is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver 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 HX03 FHC, 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 HX03 FHC registered?

HX03 FHC is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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