MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Velofax?
Based on 629 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S657 BTA is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S657 BTA, 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 S657 BTA registered?
S657 BTA is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 7 October 1998.
Is S657 BTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S657 BTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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