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R794 JAF

1998 Piaggio Velofax

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

541 mi
Last recorded541 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Velofax3,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 JAF
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 541 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 541 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2006 541 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 541 miles

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

Inner Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Inner Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Inner Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. COOLING FAN GUARD CRACKED † †2. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER CRACKED

Inner Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 7 miles

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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R794 JAF is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Velofax models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 3,986 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 R794 JAF, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Velofax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R794 JAF registered?

R794 JAF is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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