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R880 EWT

1997 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,817 mi
Last recorded5,817 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Nrg9,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 EWT
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 5,817 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 5,816 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 5,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 5,418 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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R880 EWT is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R880 EWT, 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 R880 EWT registered?

R880 EWT is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R880 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 EWT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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