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SN03 VTY

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,810 mi
Last recorded2,810 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VTY
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 2,810 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 2,810 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 2,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 2,191 miles

steering rubbing on cables slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2012 18,680 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,335 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 15,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,428 miles

Slight "stiffness" evident at front fork assemblies.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 9,427 miles

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

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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SN03 VTY is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Black 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 SN03 VTY, 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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SN03 VTY is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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