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WA57 FGJ

2008 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

13,835 mi
Last recorded13,835 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Nrg8,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 FGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 13,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 13,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 7,634 miles

Lower Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2011 7,633 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2011 7,632 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

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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WA57 FGJ is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WA57 FGJ, 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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What year was WA57 FGJ registered?

WA57 FGJ is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is WA57 FGJ safe to buy?

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