MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
NEARSIDE CHAIN ADJUSTER FITTED WRONG
OFFSIDE FORK HAS GREASE AROUND SEAL
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS
offside front fork leg slightly pitted
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
nearside light switch slightly loose
very slight dent in front wheel
How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MX03 PHY is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MX03 PHY, 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 MX03 PHY registered?
MX03 PHY is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 20 March 2003.
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