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GX03 XEL

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,061 mi
Last recorded27,061 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XEL
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre tread getting low

rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,734 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

no number plate lamp fitted

rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 17 Jun 2011 18,734 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

no number plate lamp fitted

rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,913 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,002 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 12,730 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 9,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 6,490 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 6,490 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,537 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 4,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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GX03 XEL is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Silver 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 GX03 XEL, 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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GX03 XEL is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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