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HX03 VUC

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,322 mi
Last recorded28,322 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VUC
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,322 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 28,307 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,398 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,275 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 23,265 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 23,265 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 23,265 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 deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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 VUC 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 50%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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