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Y889 RTR

2001 Piaggio Free

Green Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,665 mi
Last recorded9,665 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 RTR
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 9,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 9,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 9,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 88,894 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 8,882 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 16 May 2006 7,861 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 7,839 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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Y889 RTR is a 2001 Piaggio Free in Green with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y889 RTR, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Free is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y889 RTR registered?

Y889 RTR is a 2001 Piaggio Free, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y889 RTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y889 RTR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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