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VX57 DCY

2008 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,680 mi
Last recorded11,680 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Nrg8,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 DCY
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,680 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,414 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 10,413 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,155 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 7,155 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 4,902 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 4,172 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 4,172 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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VX57 DCY is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 8,321 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 VX57 DCY, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX57 DCY registered?

VX57 DCY is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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