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WX05 GUW

2005 Piaggio Nrg

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

13,441 mi
Last recorded13,441 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Nrg8,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 GUW
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,441 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 13,441 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 13,438 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 12,561 miles

1) One headlight not working. †2) Both fork legs very slightly bent. †3) Front tyre near to legal limit.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 12,561 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

1) Both fork legs slightly bent. †2) Front tyre near to legal limit.

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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WX05 GUW is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WX05 GUW, 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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What year was WX05 GUW registered?

WX05 GUW is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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