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S470 RWC

1998 Piaggio Velofax

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,428 mi
Last recorded10,428 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Velofax3,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 RWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,428 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 10,413 miles

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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S470 RWC is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S470 RWC, 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.

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What year was S470 RWC registered?

S470 RWC is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S470 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 RWC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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