Piaggio NR
Real ownership data from 108 UK NR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common NR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 18.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 14% |
| Brakes | fail | 11.2% |
| Other | fail | 7.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 5.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
NR mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 6,476 mi | 50 | 55.56% |
| 2005 | 16 | 8,709 mi | 1,376 | 78.26% |
| 2004 | 18 | 10,782 mi | 3,746 | 68.29% |
| 2003 | 21 | 11,587 mi | 2,522 | 58.33% |
| 2002 | 12 | 16,661 mi | 2,643 | 55.56% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8,005 mi | 1,426 | 52.78% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7,819 mi | 1,227 | 65.22% |
NR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio NR?
Across 108 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (14% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio NR?
The median Piaggio NR in the UK has covered 10,068 miles, and typically rides about 1,866 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,344 and 15,338 miles.
Is the Piaggio NR reliable?
62.11% of Piaggio NR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.45 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 108 Piaggio NR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.