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R783 KGK

1997 Piaggio Velofax

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,367 mi
Last recorded6,367 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Velofax6,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 KGK
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 6,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 6,366 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 6,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 6,308 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 6,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 6,237 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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R783 KGK is a 1997 Piaggio Velofax in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R783 KGK, 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 R783 KGK registered?

R783 KGK is a 1997 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R783 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 KGK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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