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HX53 OBY

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,264 mi
Last recorded23,264 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OBY
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,264 miles

Considerable impact damage noted to plastic body panels. Unable to assess potential hidden damage.

Front mudgaurd missing.

VIN barely legible.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,262 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Considerable impact damage noted to plastic body panels. Unable to assess potential hidden damage.

Front mudgaurd missing.

VIN barely legible.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 17,921 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 17,917 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,854 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 12,854 miles

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

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)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 6,863 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 6,843 miles

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

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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HX53 OBY is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Black 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 HX53 OBY, 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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HX53 OBY is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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