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AU08 HFV

2008 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,981 mi
Last recorded12,981 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Nrg8,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HFV
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 12,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front grease filled shocks both have excessive grease on stanchions

Pass 14 Dec 2020 12,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 12,528 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel corroded but not to excess both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2019 12,528 miles

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))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 12,527 miles

rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2018 12,527 miles

Front Forks insecure to much play in both front shocks (2.2.2 (d) (i))

rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,527 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 12,527 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,527 miles

front and rear tyres getting low on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2016 12,527 miles

Registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

front and rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,527 miles

o/s mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Jul 2015 12,527 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

o/s mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,525 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,786 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 11,768 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 10,638 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

number plate cracked

right mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 7,431 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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AU08 HFV is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AU08 HFV, 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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What year was AU08 HFV registered?

AU08 HFV is a 2008 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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