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Y223 YBK

2001 Piaggio Nrg

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,441 mi
Last recorded16,441 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Nrg11,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 YBK
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 16,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2011 16,441 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2010 15,167 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 15,167 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,061 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,652 miles

advise + mainstand is in very poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,642 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 6,536 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 6,536 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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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Y223 YBK is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 11,730 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 Y223 YBK, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y223 YBK registered?

Y223 YBK is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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