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N966 KFW

1995 Piaggio Free

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,849 mi
Last recorded17,849 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Free10,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 KFW
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,849 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 17,847 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,029 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 16,149 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 16,149 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

mirror insecure

stand doesn't fully retract under tension

Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,024 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,024 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,212 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 14,212 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,661 miles

front brake lever travel at maximum permitted limit

front brake trailing slightly when released

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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N966 KFW is a 1995 Piaggio Free in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N966 KFW, 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 N966 KFW registered?

N966 KFW is a 1995 Piaggio Free, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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