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YJ53 ZXA

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,264 mi
Last recorded24,264 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZXA
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 24,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,298 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,023 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 19,023 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 13,204 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 7,588 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 7,588 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 6,551 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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YJ53 ZXA is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ53 ZXA, 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 YJ53 ZXA registered?

YJ53 ZXA is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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