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R153 VDV

1998 Piaggio Velofax

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,000 mi
Last recorded4,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Velofax3,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 VDV
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 4,000 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken on bottom right corner (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 4,000 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 4,000 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 4,000 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 4,000 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 3,827 miles

Front tyre walls perishing. Cords not visible.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 3,804 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 3,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 1,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 1,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 896 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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