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MX03 PHY

2003 Gilera Cougar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,984 mi
Last recorded18,984 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 PHY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 18,984 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 18,951 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,617 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 18,604 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 18,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 17,515 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,932 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 14,932 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,432 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,133 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 14,132 miles

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.

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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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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