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WU03 FXJ

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,271 mi
Last recorded16,271 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 FXJ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,271 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 14,932 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 12,492 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 9,974 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 9,974 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 8,955 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,485 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,851 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 5,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,929 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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WU03 FXJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU03 FXJ, 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 WU03 FXJ registered?

WU03 FXJ is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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