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R973 MOU

1998 Piaggio Nrg

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,925 mi
Last recorded20,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Nrg9,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 MOU
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 20,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 20,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,542 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 19,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 17,810 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 16,071 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,505 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 13,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 12,061 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,071 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 11,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,087 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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R973 MOU is a 1998 Piaggio Nrg in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R973 MOU, 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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R973 MOU is a 1998 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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