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R477 LFV

1998 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,888 mi
Last recorded18,888 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Nrg9,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 LFV
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,195 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 11,132 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Front 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)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,816 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 10,758 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 10,758 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 10,704 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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R477 LFV is a 1998 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R477 LFV, 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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What year was R477 LFV registered?

R477 LFV is a 1998 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is R477 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 LFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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