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WX03 JKK

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,959 mi
Last recorded26,959 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 JKK
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 26,959 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from rear pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected rubber mountings (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 24,982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak from starter cover.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,410 miles

Number plate light out.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,286 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Number plate light not opperating.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 16,286 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Number plate light not opperating.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 12,207 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

number plate light not working

number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 2 Jan 2013 12,207 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

front tyre perished on sidewalls

number plate light not working

number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 28 Jan 2011 5,276 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 5,276 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 4,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 3,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 3,184 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 3,184 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 910 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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WX03 JKK is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WX03 JKK, 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 WX03 JKK registered?

WX03 JKK is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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