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WR03 VXS

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,574 mi
Last recorded12,574 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 VXS
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,574 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 12,574 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,651 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 10,651 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 8,634 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2007 6,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 5,405 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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WR03 VXS is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR03 VXS, 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 WR03 VXS registered?

WR03 VXS is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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