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547 XUG

1960 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,125 mi
Last recorded1,125 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1960 Piaggio Vespa5,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration547 XUG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 1,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 770 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 770 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 582 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 206 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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547 XUG is a 1960 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 547 XUG, 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 547 XUG registered?

547 XUG is a 1960 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 1960.

Is 547 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 547 XUG shows 6 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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