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P311 APA

1996 Piaggio Velofax

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,533 mi
Last recorded19,533 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Velofax7,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 APA
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 19,533 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 18,597 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 18,544 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,671 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 17,671 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Velofax?

Based on 629 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
177
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 9
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
Throttle operating incorrectly 7
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P311 APA is a 1996 Piaggio Velofax in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Velofax models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 7,770 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 Velofax fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P311 APA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P311 APA is a 1996 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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