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P428 YFX

1996 Piaggio Free

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,178 mi
Last recorded7,178 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Free10,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 YFX
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 7,178 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 7,170 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 6,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 5,296 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 5,276 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 4,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 3,673 miles

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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P428 YFX is a 1996 Piaggio Free in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Free models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 10,129 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 P428 YFX, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P428 YFX registered?

P428 YFX is a 1996 Piaggio Free, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P428 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 YFX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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