Piaggio Nrg MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 27,495 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 34.3%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Piaggio Nrg MOT Reliability Overview
The Piaggio Nrg is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 27,495 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 21 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.7% and a failure rate of 34.3%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Piaggio Nrg earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Piaggio Nrg presents for MOT with approximately 11,474 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2019 models achieve the highest pass rate at 94.7%, while 1997 models have the lowest at 59.8%. This 34.9 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Piaggio Nrg is Motorcycle steering and suspension, affecting 24.5% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lighting and signalling at 24.5%. Motorcycle brakes rounds out the top three at 17.7%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 11 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Piaggio Nrg vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Piaggio Nrg. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 16 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Piaggio Nrg ages relatively gracefully. The failure rate increase of 10% after warranty is below average, suggesting good long-term reliability. Peak failure occurs at age 8 (37.4% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
Click a category to see specific failure items.
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 33.9% | 9,317 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 33.6% | 9,231 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Brakes | 21.6% | 5,952 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 10.0% | 2,758 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 6.9% | 1,900 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 3.5% | 964 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 2.9% | 790 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.9% | 511 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 1.4% | 378 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.9% | 256 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.9% | 247 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.9% | 236 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.7% | 191 |
| 14 | Items Not Tested | 0.4% | 101 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 0.2% | 60 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 11,474 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 29.53 | 33.9% | 9,317 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 29.26 | 33.6% | 9,231 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 18.87 | 21.6% | 5,952 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 8.74 | 10.0% | 2,758 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 6.02 | 6.9% | 1,900 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 3.06 | 3.5% | 964 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 2.50 | 2.9% | 790 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.62 | 1.9% | 511 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.20 | 1.4% | 378 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.81 | 0.9% | 256 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.78 | 0.9% | 247 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.75 | 0.9% | 236 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.61 | 0.7% | 191 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.32 | 0.4% | 101 |
| Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) | 0.19 | 0.2% | 60 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Piaggio Nrg has 11,474 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Piaggio Nrg has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 29.89% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Piaggio Nrg MOT Data
The Piaggio Nrg is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 27,495 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 21 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.7% and a failure rate of 34.3%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Piaggio Nrg owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle steering and suspension and motorcycle lighting and signalling for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Nrg is likely to perform.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 24.5% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 24.5% of MOT failures on the Piaggio Nrg. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 24.5% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 24.5% of MOT failures on the Piaggio Nrg. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle brakes — 17.7% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 17.7% of MOT failures on the Piaggio Nrg. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Piaggio Nrg?
Based on 27,495 MOT tests in our database, the Piaggio Nrg has an overall pass rate of 65.7% (34.3% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Piaggio Nrg?
The top 3 reasons a Piaggio Nrg fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle steering and suspension (24.5%), 2. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (24.5%), 3. Motorcycle brakes (17.7%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Piaggio Nrg reliable?
With a 34.3% MOT failure rate, the Nrg is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Piaggio Nrg?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle steering and suspension (24.5%); Motorcycle lighting and signalling (24.5%); Motorcycle brakes (17.7%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.