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EK03 LRE

2003 Piaggio Nrg

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,982 mi
Last recorded11,982 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 LRE
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,982 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 11,982 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,195 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 33,195 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,906 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 29,902 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,319 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 24,292 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 13,515 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 13,510 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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EK03 LRE is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in White 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 EK03 LRE, 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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What year was EK03 LRE registered?

EK03 LRE is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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