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YJ03 XBD

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,660 mi
Last recorded9,660 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XBD
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 9,660 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 9,660 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 7,271 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 May 2013 7,100 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 7,090 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 7,040 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 4,519 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 4,519 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2008 4,404 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 4,316 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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YJ03 XBD is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ03 XBD, 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 YJ03 XBD registered?

YJ03 XBD is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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