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R834 AMX

1997 Piaggio Velofax

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,820 mi
Last recorded2,820 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Velofax6,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 AMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 2,820 miles

front controll for brake light not working but doesnt appear to have a switch fitted as standard

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 1,263 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 1,263 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2011 954 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 954 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 382 miles

front brake light unreliable.

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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R834 AMX is a 1997 Piaggio Velofax in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R834 AMX, 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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How do I check the history of R834 AMX?

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What year was R834 AMX registered?

R834 AMX is a 1997 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R834 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R834 AMX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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