MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Centre Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Free?
Based on 496 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R355 EDM is a 1997 Piaggio Free in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R355 EDM, 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 R355 EDM registered?
R355 EDM is a 1997 Piaggio Free, first registered on 11 November 1997.
Is R355 EDM safe to buy?
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