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FY03 VKD

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,849 mi
Last recorded8,849 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VKD
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 8,849 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,849 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,587 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 8,586 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)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,501 miles

body work in poor condition no front mudguard fitted

Pass 3 May 2012 17,478 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 17,470 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Lower Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,840 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 11,477 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 11,473 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,595 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 18,595 miles

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.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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FY03 VKD is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY03 VKD, 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 FY03 VKD registered?

FY03 VKD is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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