MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
front tyre perishing
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
front tyre perishing
How Reliable is the Piaggio Velofax?
Based on 629 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P249 PCV is a 1996 Piaggio Velofax in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Piaggio Velofax models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 7,770 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 P249 PCV, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Velofax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P249 PCV registered?
P249 PCV is a 1996 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 22 October 1996.
Is P249 PCV safe to buy?
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