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R354 JDV

1998 Piaggio Free

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,160 mi
Last recorded12,160 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 JDV
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 12,160 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 12,160 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,774 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,536 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 9,536 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front brake has very little reserve

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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R354 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Free in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R354 JDV, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R354 JDV registered?

R354 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Free, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R354 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 JDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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