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S989 JLT

1999 Piaggio Free

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,683 mi
Last recorded11,683 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 JLT
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 11,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 11,063 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort advise to adjust (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,732 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 10,594 miles

n/s/rear light temp lens fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2013 10,580 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

front tyre perished

n/s/rear light temp lens fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,369 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 10,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,956 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,743 miles

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

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

Both front and rear tyres don't have enough air in them.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,371 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 8,357 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre perished

nearside mirror missing

rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,923 miles

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

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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S989 JLT is a 1999 Piaggio Free in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S989 JLT, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S989 JLT registered?

S989 JLT is a 1999 Piaggio Free, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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