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R512 JDV

1998 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,660 mi
Last recorded14,660 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Nrg9,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 JDV
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,660 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 14,659 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,068 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 6,925 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 6,925 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R512 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R512 JDV, 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 R512 JDV registered?

R512 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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