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WU03 HSJ

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,740 mi
Last recorded21,740 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 HSJ
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 21,740 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front forks slightly stiff.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 20,786 miles

Front fork action slightly stiff.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 18,761 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both fork sliders.

Fail 30 Jan 2019 18,761 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both fork sliders.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,119 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 16,119 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 12,654 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 12,631 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre under inflaited

Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,530 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake action lazy.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,517 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front fork action lazy.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 11,336 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 11,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,803 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,802 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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WU03 HSJ is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU03 HSJ, 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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WU03 HSJ is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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