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YJ08 XHO

2008 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,785 mi
Last recorded21,785 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Nrg8,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 XHO
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 21,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 21,785 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 21,785 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 21,785 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 21,785 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fairings cracked

front tyre has surface cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2019 21,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fairings cracked

front tyre has surface cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2018 21,785 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 21,785 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 21,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,819 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,873 miles

slight play in front forks

Fail 30 May 2012 13,873 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Unable to check front wheel bearings due to play in both front forks.

Front Tyre Flat

Pass 17 May 2011 10,203 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 10,203 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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YJ08 XHO is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 8,321 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 YJ08 XHO, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ08 XHO is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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