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DN03 VBX

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,924 mi
Last recorded19,924 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 VBX
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2010 19,924 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,503 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 13,260 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)

Nearside Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,769 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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DN03 VBX is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN03 VBX, 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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DN03 VBX is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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