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R27 OCY

1997 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,680 mi
Last recorded6,680 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Nrg9,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 OCY
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 6,680 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 6,680 miles

Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 6,679 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 6,552 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 6,148 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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R27 OCY is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R27 OCY, 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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R27 OCY is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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