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WA03 XAK

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,158 mi
Last recorded13,158 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 XAK
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 13,158 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

IN MY OPINION THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NO BE RIDDEN ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY. UNTIL REPAIR WORK IS CARRIED OUT.

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

ns front foot rest bent, ok at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2014 6,730 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,730 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 2,969 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 2,969 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 1,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 725 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 724 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 384 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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WA03 XAK is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WA03 XAK, 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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WA03 XAK is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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