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R471 BJA

1998 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,589 mi
Last recorded8,589 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Nrg9,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 BJA
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,589 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 8,578 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

excessive rear brake travel

exhaust loose

front tyre out of shape

l/h handle bar grip loose

rear brake lever broke

Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front fender missing

Pass 25 Jul 2005 5,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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R471 BJA is a 1998 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 9,232 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 R471 BJA, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R471 BJA is a 1998 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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