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FJ51 MGZ

2001 Piaggio Nrg

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,935 mi
Last recorded2,935 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Nrg11,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 MGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 2,935 miles

All direction indicators not working do not flash just stay on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working no bulb in it (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working on both controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

has wires lose and hanging down under front panel

Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,707 miles

1 of 2 headlamp bulbs not working

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 22,707 miles

1 of 2 headlamp bulbs not working

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 17,310 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth not below legal limit but is close to being on the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 May 2016 17,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light Front brake lever does not operate rear stop lamp (1.3.1b)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn has wrong brake lever fitted,has too much free play (3.1.3a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth not below legal limit but is close to being on the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2015 12,015 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2015 12,995 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 6,416 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,843 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 3,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 3,147 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 3,133 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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FJ51 MGZ is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ51 MGZ, 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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FJ51 MGZ is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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