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FJ53 VGD

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,960 mi
Last recorded31,960 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VGD
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 31,960 miles

Rear mudguard slightly loose.

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Front forks pitted but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

oil tank slightly loose.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 31,925 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 31,925 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,925 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 31,925 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 23,643 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

bike runs poorly doesnt idle

front mudguard missing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,739 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,039 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,026 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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FJ53 VGD is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ53 VGD, 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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FJ53 VGD is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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