MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,728 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre stand is loose when in the up position and is likely to catch the ground when riding.
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre stand is loose when in the up position and is likely to catch the ground when riding.
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
There is no lock stops fitted to this machine, May cause fowling to front wheel
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Free?
Based on 496 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P279 LAN is a 1997 Piaggio Free in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Free models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 10,321 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 P279 LAN, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P279 LAN registered?
P279 LAN is a 1997 Piaggio Free, first registered on 1 July 1997.
Is P279 LAN safe to buy?
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