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BC53 ETL

2004 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,100 mi
Last recorded2,100 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Nrg13,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 ETL
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 2,100 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 20,370 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jun 2009 14,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,430 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,249 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 6,249 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

O/S headlight bulb not working

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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BC53 ETL is a 2004 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 13,520 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 BC53 ETL, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC53 ETL is a 2004 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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