Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport reliable?

Based on MOT data from 126 vehicles, the 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Niu Nqi GTS Sport (2021)

126 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport

CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 NIU NQi GTS SPORT is reliably turning up to its MOT test in good shape, with a first-time pass rate of 91.4% — well above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are uncommon at 8.7%, so structural or safety issues aren't a widespread concern for this model.

At just over 5,000 miles on average, these vehicles are still very young and low-mileage, which explains why failures average only 0.13 per car and advisories sit at 0.8 — there's simply little wear to report yet. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection will tell you far more than MOT history at this age; focus on checking the battery health and electrical connectors, which are the practical weak points on electric scooters.

We have limited data for the 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–7k

For context

These stats describe 126 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 126 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,584

typical

2,466

low mileage

6,568

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sport vehicles fall between 2,466 and 6,568 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,466 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 2,466–6,568 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Niu Nqi GTS Sports sit.

⚠ Over 8,866 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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