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VO03 GCY

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

37,567 mi
Last recorded37,567 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 GCY
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,567 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,567 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,317 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounting bracket has bolts missing but still secure

side engine casing has bolts missing

slight play to front suspension forks

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,175 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,175 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 32,175 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 24,812 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,812 miles

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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VO03 GCY is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 VO03 GCY, 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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What year was VO03 GCY registered?

VO03 GCY is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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