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LJ53 MGO

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,584 mi
Last recorded28,584 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MGO
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,584 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 28,584 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 28,450 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 28,378 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,033 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 27,033 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,538 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,197 miles

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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LJ53 MGO is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LJ53 MGO, 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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LJ53 MGO is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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