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R787 DGY

1997 Piaggio Free

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,504 mi
Last recorded13,504 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Free10,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 DGY
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 13,504 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,499 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,490 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,870 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2011 11,776 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 11,775 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,321 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 10,321 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,121 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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R787 DGY is a 1997 Piaggio Free in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R787 DGY, 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 R787 DGY registered?

R787 DGY is a 1997 Piaggio Free, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R787 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R787 DGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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