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W478 VOD

2000 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

6,960 mi
Last recorded6,960 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Nrg9,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 VOD
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 6,960 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Number plate deteriorating but still legable

Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,466 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 5,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 5,457 miles

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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W478 VOD is a 2000 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 9,462 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 W478 VOD, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W478 VOD registered?

W478 VOD is a 2000 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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