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P959 PFB

1996 Piaggio Unknown

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,057 mi
Last recorded5,057 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 PFB
MakePiaggio
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 5,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 3,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 2,663 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 1,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 113 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 113 miles

Front Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Dec 2021 113 miles

Front Brake performance not tested NO BRAKE WORKING (1.2.1 (g))

Front Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected STICKING ON (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Piaggio Unknown?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 806 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
806
On UK Roads
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P959 PFB is a 1996 Piaggio Unknown in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The Piaggio Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P959 PFB registered?

P959 PFB is a 1996 Piaggio Unknown, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P959 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 PFB 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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