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WA03 XDN

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,693 mi
Last recorded7,693 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 XDN
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 7,693 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 7,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing forks sticking, but not excessively. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 6,599 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 5,812 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 5,812 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 22 Oct 2010 4,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 4,502 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 4,456 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 3,971 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 1,594 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 784 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 783 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 721 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear tyre side walls starting to perish.

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 XDN is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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