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PO53 URZ

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,713 mi
Last recorded37,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 URZ
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,713 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 37,713 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,467 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 33,467 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 33,463 miles

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

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

one dip beam headlight not working.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,464 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

no front mudguard fitted

plastics at the front broken

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,563 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 32,563 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

rear tyre as nail in it

Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,535 miles

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

rear damper operation stiff

Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,714 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,022 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 18,955 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (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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PO53 URZ is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PO53 URZ, 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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PO53 URZ is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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