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Y916 YJU

2001 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,410 mi
Last recorded10,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Nrg11,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 YJU
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 10,410 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 10,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 9,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 9,735 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 8,406 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,445 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 6,445 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,592 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 5,592 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 3,709 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 3,709 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2008 2,244 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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Y916 YJU is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y916 YJU, 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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Y916 YJU is a 2001 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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