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FJ03 VOB

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,505 mi
Last recorded12,505 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VOB
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,505 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 12,492 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front brake binding.

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

Front tyre has at least 2 metal foreign bodies (nails?) in it.

Fail 9 Aug 2007 12,461 miles

Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear brake ineffective in use.

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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FJ03 VOB is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 FJ03 VOB, 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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FJ03 VOB is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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