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R64 VYA

1997 Piaggio Free

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,354 mi
Last recorded13,354 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Free10,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 VYA
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 13,354 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,937 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,594 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 12,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 12,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,722 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,586 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 11,586 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,525 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Free?

Based on 496 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Direction indicator not working 7
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R64 VYA is a 1997 Piaggio Free in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R64 VYA, 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 R64 VYA registered?

R64 VYA is a 1997 Piaggio Free, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R64 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R64 VYA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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