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AP03 YRS

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,011 mi
Last recorded26,011 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YRS
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 26,011 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 25,996 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,654 miles

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

sharp edge on front brake lever

Fail 21 Aug 2013 21,653 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

sharp edge on front brake lever

Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,669 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,478 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 13,478 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 11,684 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,397 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Nrg?

Based on 52,129 MOT tests across 11,607 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 1,779
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,263
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,142
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AP03 YRS is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 13,038 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 Piaggio Nrg fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 1,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 YRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Nrg typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP03 YRS is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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