MOT Status
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4,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken on bottom right corner (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect No discernable beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken on bottom right corner (0.1 (b))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Tyre has ply or cord exposed Front tyre sidewall perished. (4.1.2a(iii)
Front tyre walls perishing. Cords not visible.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R153 VDV is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Velofax models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 3,986 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 R153 VDV, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Velofax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R153 VDV registered?
R153 VDV is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R153 VDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R153 VDV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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