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N496 BWC

1995 Piaggio Free

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,098 mi
Last recorded13,098 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Free10,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 BWC
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2018 13,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,019 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,665 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 11,536 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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N496 BWC is a 1995 Piaggio Free in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Free models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 10,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N496 BWC, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N496 BWC registered?

N496 BWC is a 1995 Piaggio Free, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N496 BWC safe to buy?

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