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Y246 PHL

2001 Piaggio Nrg

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,556 mi
Last recorded2,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Nrg11,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 PHL
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 2,556 miles

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

front tyre early signs of perishing

indicaters flashing slightly fast

Pass 20 Jan 2014 7 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre showing early signs of perishing. advise to change

rear tyre has cut accross tread. does not expose a ply or cord.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 2 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre showing early signs of perishing. advise to change

rear tyre has cut accross tread. does not expose a ply or cord.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,544 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 20,499 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011

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

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Feb 2011 20,209 miles

Centre Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,799 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 19,799 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 16,945 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 16,945 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,921 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 16,921 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,405 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,405 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,881 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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Y246 PHL is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y246 PHL, 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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Y246 PHL is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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