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VX55 NLZ

2005 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,308 mi
Last recorded9,308 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Nrg8,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NLZ
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 9,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 8,847 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2024 8,847 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2022 7,855 miles

Front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2021 7,219 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 5,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 5,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 5,783 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 5,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 5,604 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 5,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 5,460 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 5,344 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 5,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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VX55 NLZ is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 8,900 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 VX55 NLZ, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX55 NLZ registered?

VX55 NLZ is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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