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W157 MWJ

2000 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,893 mi
Last recorded15,893 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Nrg9,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 MWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,893 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 15,893 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator insecure panel loose (1.5.3b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light flickering (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 20,970 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,961 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

seat lock pin missing (seat stays secure when ridden)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,845 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 20,664 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 16,301 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 16,301 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,445 miles

Front trye cracking between treads

Fail 30 Nov 2007 14,444 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Front trye cracking between treads

Non abligatory mirror cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,441 miles

this vehicle chassis number has beeen welded to vehicle and came up as being a yellow piaggio

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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W157 MWJ is a 2000 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 9,462 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 W157 MWJ, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W157 MWJ registered?

W157 MWJ is a 2000 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 8 April 2000.

Is W157 MWJ safe to buy?

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