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WA05 RVC

2005 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,774 mi
Last recorded10,774 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Nrg8,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 RVC
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 10,774 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in forks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 10,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in forks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,703 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 10,703 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 9,978 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 8,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 8,630 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 8,630 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 7,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 6,722 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 6,722 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,724 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 7,724 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 7,721 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 7,721 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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WA05 RVC is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 WA05 RVC, 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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WA05 RVC is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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