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AO02 SPU

2002 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,029 mi
Last recorded22,029 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Nrg13,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SPU
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 22,029 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Aug 2011 22,029 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,536 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 19,536 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,093 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 18,061 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 14,861 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,861 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,463 miles

Exhaust Louder Than Standard Fitted Item

Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limits

Fail 31 May 2007 11,463 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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AO02 SPU is a 2002 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 13,526 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 AO02 SPU, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 SPU is a 2002 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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