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HX03 MXU

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,280 mi
Last recorded9,280 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 MXU
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 9,280 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 9,127 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 5,768 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,683 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,815 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 22,641 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,538 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 18,538 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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

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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HX03 MXU is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX03 MXU, 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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HX03 MXU is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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