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R684 AAR

1997 Piaggio Free

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,459 mi
Last recorded8,459 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Free10,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 AAR
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 8,459 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 8,459 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective rear wheel is loose (5.2.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2008 8,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 6,632 miles

front tyre perished

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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R684 AAR is a 1997 Piaggio Free in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R684 AAR, 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 R684 AAR registered?

R684 AAR is a 1997 Piaggio Free, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R684 AAR safe to buy?

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