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FP53 GJU

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,592 mi
Last recorded24,592 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 GJU
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 24,592 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 24,592 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 23,936 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 23,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,376 miles

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

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 8 Apr 2009 21,375 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,513 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,100 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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FP53 GJU is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP53 GJU, 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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FP53 GJU is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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