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283 MKN

1960 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,440 mi
Last recorded5,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Piaggio Vespa5,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration283 MKN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 5,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 5,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 5,172 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 5,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 5,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 5,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 4,985 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 4,985 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 4,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 4,985 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 4,985 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2007 4,985 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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283 MKN is a 1960 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1960 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 5,169 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 Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 283 MKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 66 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 283 MKN registered?

283 MKN is a 1960 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 November 1960.

Is 283 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 283 MKN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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