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N181 WTA

1996 Piaggio Free

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,618 mi
Last recorded5,618 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Free10,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 WTA
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2012 5,618 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Bike showing 2 VIN numbers

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 5,147 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 5,112 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 4,878 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 3,805 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Free?

Based on 496 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Direction indicator not working 7
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N181 WTA is a 1996 Piaggio Free in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Free models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 10,129 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 Free fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N181 WTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Free typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N181 WTA registered?

N181 WTA is a 1996 Piaggio Free, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N181 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 WTA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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