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P588 WTG

1997 Piaggio Velofax

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,202 mi
Last recorded1,202 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Velofax6,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 WTG
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 1,202 miles

Front tyre perishing and cracking

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2022 1,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 1,190 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 1,190 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 852 miles

front indicator slight damage

Pass 10 Oct 2006 849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 848 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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P588 WTG is a 1997 Piaggio Velofax in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Velofax models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 6,470 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 P588 WTG, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Velofax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P588 WTG registered?

P588 WTG is a 1997 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P588 WTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 WTG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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