MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Inner Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS
motorcycle should not be ridden on the road,front brake pad pin loose and could cause pads to fall out and loose control of machine and cause an injury
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Nrg?
Based on 52,129 MOT tests across 11,607 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R79 VLX is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 16.7%.
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 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 R79 VLX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R79 VLX?
You can check the full history of R79 VLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R79 VLX registered?
R79 VLX is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R79 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R79 VLX shows 6 tests with a 16.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R79 VLX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R79 VLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.