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R715 YEV

1997 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,636 mi
Last recorded11,636 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Nrg9,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 YEV
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 11,636 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 11,318 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 9,308 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 9,308 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 9,272 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 9,266 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 4,695 miles

Brand New Rear Shocks Slightly Stiff. Mirrors Missing.

Fail 18 Sep 2010 4,691 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake is Slow Returning.

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 2,030 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 1,740 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 1,086 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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R715 YEV is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R715 YEV, 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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R715 YEV is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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