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GN53 NHV

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NHV
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012

After market exhaust system fitted

Air filter missing

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front fairings damaged

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

Fuel tap damp & fuel pipe poorly routed

Headlight has a poor beam image

Indicators flashing fast but less than 120 times per minute

Only 50% of rear brake light working

Poor reserve travl to brake control 2

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

Rides seat pooly secured

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2012

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

After market exhaust system fitted

Air filter missing

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front fairings damaged

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

Fuel tap damp & fuel pipe poorly routed

Poor reserve travl to brake control 2

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

Rides seat pooly secured

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2011

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

Front Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 11,110 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 11,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 11,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 7,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 2,722 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 2,722 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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GN53 NHV is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 GN53 NHV, 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 GN53 NHV registered?

GN53 NHV is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is GN53 NHV safe to buy?

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