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WA08 RYJ

2008 Piaggio Nrg

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,477 mi
Last recorded15,477 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Nrg8,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 RYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 15,477 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly intermittant (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 14,143 miles

handlebar cowling slightly loose

slight perishing between treads

Fail 29 Jun 2020 14,143 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

handlebar cowling slightly loose

slight perishing between treads

Fail 24 Feb 2020 14,131 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure not fully suported (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush stancion to leg (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush stanchion to leg (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 12,180 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied lever missing (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in forks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 10,413 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,273 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 12,273 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 6,450 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,000 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

headlamp not working on maine beam

Pass 24 Jan 2012 3,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 3,460 miles

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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WA08 RYJ is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WA08 RYJ, 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.

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WA08 RYJ is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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