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R742 JDV

1998 Piaggio Free

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,500 mi
Last recorded8,500 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 JDV
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 7,939 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 4,804 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 4,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 4,748 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 4,663 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 4,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 4,544 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 4,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 4,404 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 4,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 4,144 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,584 miles

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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R742 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Free in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R742 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 R742 JDV registered?

R742 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Free, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R742 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 JDV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R742 JDV have outstanding finance?

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