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S874 VAG

1998 Piaggio Velofax

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,296 mi
Last recorded10,296 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Velofax3,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 VAG
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 10,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 10,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 9,083 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,032 miles

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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S874 VAG is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S874 VAG, 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 S874 VAG registered?

S874 VAG is a 1998 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S874 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S874 VAG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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