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BV51 BYW

2001 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

25,660 mi
Last recorded25,660 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Nrg11,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BYW
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2012 25,660 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 24,345 miles

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

Front Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

not able to see how much fluid in front master cylinder possible low?

possible forks bent backwards slightly not able to see for sure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,738 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 14,738 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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BV51 BYW is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 11,730 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 BV51 BYW, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV51 BYW is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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