Peugeot V Clic vs Piaggio NRG

The Peugeot V Clic passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio NRG: 74.2% vs 65.5%, a 8.7-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Peugeot V Clic	Piaggio NRG
First-time pass rate	74.2%	65.5%
Outright fail rate	17.3%	27.4%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+0.6 pts	-6.0 pts
Engine size	49cc	49cc
Rank among all models	#4380 of 5428	#4992 of 5428
Median miles at test	6,911	9,874
MOT tests analysed	4,371	40,458
Most common failure	lamps and reflectors	lighting and signalling

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Peugeot V Clic	Piaggio NRG
Lights & signalling	8.8%	15.0%
Steering & suspension	6.7%	15.5%
Brakes	5.6%	10.2%
Tyres & wheels	3.5%	4.7%
Fuel & exhaust	1.2%	3.8%
Structure & body	2.2%	2.5%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Peugeot V Clic	Piaggio NRG
2018	74.8%	69.2%
2019	78.1%	68.0%
2020	70.4%	71.8%
2021	78.2%	72.9%
2022	74.0%	74.8%
2023	76.5%	77.5%
2024	78.1%	81.9%
2025	77.7%	77.1%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Peugeot V Clic	Piaggio NRG
0k-10k miles	77.4%	71.3%
10k-20k miles	67.1%	60.6%
20k-30k miles	61.2%	55.7%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Peugeot V Clic vs Piaggio NRG FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Peugeot V Clic or the Piaggio NRG?

The Peugeot V Clic passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio NRG: 74.2% vs 65.5%, a 8.7-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Peugeot V Clic still comes out ahead: +0.6 points vs comparable bikes for the Peugeot V Clic, -6.0 for the Piaggio NRG. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Peugeot V Clic fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 8.8% of Peugeot V Clic MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (6.7%).

What does the Piaggio NRG fail its MOT on most?

Steering & suspension: 15.5% of Piaggio NRG MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (15.0%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Peugeot V Clic or the Piaggio NRG?

At 20k-30k miles the Peugeot V Clic passes first time more often: 61.2% for the Peugeot V Clic vs 55.7% for the Piaggio NRG.

PEUGEOT V CLIC 74.2% pass · 4,371 tests PIAGGIO NRG 65.5% pass · 40.5k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.