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WX03 XPW

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 XPW
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 13 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 15,187 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 15,187 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,187 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 15,187 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,652 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 10,652 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

chain guide missing

Pass 29 Dec 2005 2 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 XPW 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 50%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

WX03 XPW is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is WX03 XPW safe to buy?

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