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WA03 XDM

2003 Gilera Cougar

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

14,300 mi
Last recorded14,300 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 XDM
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 14,300 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 14,300 miles

Central Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 14,126 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 13,599 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 13,555 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,484 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no front mudguard fitted

speedo & trip not working

Fail 6 Aug 2015 13,484 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,005 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 13,001 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 11,615 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 11,597 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Dec 2011 6,865 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 6,865 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 6,704 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Upper Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Centre Rear Lower Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

Inner Rear Lower Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 5,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,894 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 4,821 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,282 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 XDM is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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