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Y285 EBR

2001 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,663 mi
Last recorded25,663 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Nrg11,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 EBR
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,663 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 25,663 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,386 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 8,358 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,358 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Mar 2006 8,326 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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Y285 EBR is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y285 EBR, 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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Y285 EBR is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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