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R159 EUA

1997 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,749 mi
Last recorded16,749 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Nrg9,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 EUA
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,749 miles

front forks getting stiff

Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 13,170 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,549 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 11,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,072 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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R159 EUA is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 9,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R159 EUA, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R159 EUA registered?

R159 EUA is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R159 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 EUA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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