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P930 CDV

1997 Piaggio Free

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,991 mi
Last recorded10,991 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Free10,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 CDV
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 10,991 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 10,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 10,967 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 10,967 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 10,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,074 miles

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 10,074 miles

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 9,806 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 9,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 9,654 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 9,396 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 9,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 8,930 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 8,927 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,643 miles

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,365 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 8,365 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2007 8,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 7,360 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 7,360 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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P930 CDV is a 1997 Piaggio Free in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Free models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 10,321 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 Free fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P930 CDV, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P930 CDV registered?

P930 CDV is a 1997 Piaggio Free, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P930 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P930 CDV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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