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MX03 PKY

2003 Gilera Cougar

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,073 mi
Last recorded3,073 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 PKY
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 3,073 miles

o/side hand brake lever incomplete

Pass 8 Oct 2008 3,040 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 3,031 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 2,248 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 2,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 1,581 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 1,581 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 PKY is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

MX03 PKY is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is MX03 PKY safe to buy?

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