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R898 ODV

1997 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

15,577 mi
Last recorded15,577 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Nrg9,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 ODV
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,577 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

centre stand pivot worn

Fail 2 Aug 2008 15,561 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

centre stand pivot worn

Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,506 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 13,505 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 13,504 miles

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

n/s headlight beam not working

Fail 22 Jun 2007 13,491 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

indicator tell tale light not working

sharp edge on n/s/f indicator

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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R898 ODV is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R898 ODV, 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 R898 ODV registered?

R898 ODV is a 1997 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R898 ODV safe to buy?

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