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N557 WAU

1995 Piaggio Free

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,393 mi
Last recorded18,393 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Free10,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 WAU
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 18,393 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 18,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 18,306 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2021 18,154 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 18,049 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

frame has general age corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2019 17,963 miles

corrosion on frame

Pass 26 Oct 2018 17,615 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 17,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 16,942 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 16,940 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,713 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 16,711 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated crack (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,250 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,191 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,772 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,866 miles

roughness in front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2009 10,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,866 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,034 miles

slight play in head bearings

slight roughness front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 8,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 7,320 miles

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

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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N557 WAU is a 1995 Piaggio Free in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Free models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 10,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N557 WAU, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N557 WAU registered?

N557 WAU is a 1995 Piaggio Free, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N557 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 WAU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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