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Y243 APW

2001 Piaggio Nrg

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,809 mi
Last recorded21,809 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Nrg11,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 APW
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2013 21,809 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,641 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 21,641 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,183 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,759 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 14,759 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 12,136 miles

rear suspension is very stiff

Fail 1 Dec 2007 12,136 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear suspension is very stiff

Pass 30 Nov 2006 1,566 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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Y243 APW is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y243 APW, 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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Y243 APW is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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