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WX55 FKW

2005 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

249 mi
Last recorded249 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Nrg8,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 FKW
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 249 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 249 miles

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

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

Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 170 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Feb 2014 774 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 774 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 2,484 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 2,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 272 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 272 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 11,478 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 11,368 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 9,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,110 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 4,431 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,431 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 3,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,021 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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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WX55 FKW is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX55 FKW, 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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WX55 FKW is a 2005 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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