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DX54 ABV

2004 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

15,062 mi
Last recorded15,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Nrg13,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ABV
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,062 miles

condition of all fairings borderline

condition of front and rear brake pads borderline

Fail 6 Jul 2015 15,061 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

condition of all fairings borderline

condition of front and rear brake pads borderline

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,199 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 24,199 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,076 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 21,076 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,873 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 18,873 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,098 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 15,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre flat

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,596 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 13,596 miles

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)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 10,355 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,355 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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DX54 ABV is a 2004 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 13,520 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 DX54 ABV, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX54 ABV is a 2004 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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