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HX03 XLC

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

14,410 mi
Last recorded14,410 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XLC
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 14,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,045 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 11,025 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 7,636 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,383 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 7,381 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,531 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 6,415 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

front tyre side walls starting to crack.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,099 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 5,099 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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 XLC is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HX03 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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