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R420 RAU

1997 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,985 mi
Last recorded20,985 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Nrg9,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 20,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,874 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 18,859 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 Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,330 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 15,328 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R420 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R420 RAU, 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 R420 RAU registered?

R420 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R420 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 RAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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