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Y79 LRR

2001 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,867 mi
Last recorded17,867 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Nrg11,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 LRR
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 17,867 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 31,138 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure BOLT AND SPACER MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure FRONT PLASTIC FAIRING (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced PLASTIC BAG TYPE COVER FITTED (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SHARP EDGES APPARENT DUE TO DAMAGE OF FAIRING

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,126 miles

Wear in both front fork stanchion bushes (borderline pass).

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,106 miles

intermittent fault on headlamp switch

Fail 29 Jun 2015 27,106 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

intermittent fault on headlamp switch

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,108 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 27,106 miles

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

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

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2013 27,106 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 27,106 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

stand insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,965 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 24,958 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,124 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 17,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,021 miles

rear tyre pressures low

seat bolts loose when seat not locked down

Pass 15 May 2007 11,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 9,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 9,065 miles

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

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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Y79 LRR is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y79 LRR, 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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Y79 LRR is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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