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WA53 ETT

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

11,930 mi
Last recorded11,930 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 ETT
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 11,930 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 10,324 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 10,324 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Central Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 8,689 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 8,689 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,238 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 25,238 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 25,234 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 23,803 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 23,803 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,802 miles

Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,024 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 12,454 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,454 miles

Front 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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WA53 ETT is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WA53 ETT, 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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WA53 ETT is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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