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P891 SCL

1997 Piaggio Velofax

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,609 mi
Last recorded5,609 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Velofax6,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 SCL
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 5,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 5,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 5,499 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 5,499 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 5,482 miles

bike only operates one brake light switch

front tyre is perished/cracked on sidewalls ,not deep enough to exspose ply cords

rear brake needs slight adjustment

rear tyre perished/cracked on sidewalls ,not enough to exspose ply cords

rear wheel has slight play on fixed mounting

Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 5,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 4,889 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

machines manufactured after 1/04/1986 requires the stoplamp to operate from both brake controls . a small number of machines were approved to work with just one brake control . without removing any panels i advise , no front brake brake light .

n/s & o/s front tyre walls have superfisual cracking .

o/s & n/s rear tyre wall have superfisual cracking .

Pass 20 Feb 2007 3,938 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 3,938 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Velofax?

Based on 629 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
177
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 9
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
Throttle operating incorrectly 7
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P891 SCL is a 1997 Piaggio Velofax in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Velofax models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 6,470 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 P891 SCL, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Velofax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P891 SCL registered?

P891 SCL is a 1997 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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