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Y797 OFU

2001 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,213 mi
Last recorded31,213 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Nrg11,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 OFU
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front mudgard slightly insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2015 31,212 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Centre Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front mudgard slightly insecure

Pass 17 May 2014 29,993 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 25,864 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 25,864 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 23,300 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 23,297 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

has a rear flat tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,003 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 22,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,691 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 20,691 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,022 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,248 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 18,248 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 17,607 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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Y797 OFU is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y797 OFU, 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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Y797 OFU is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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