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759 XUM

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,524 mi
Last recorded1,524 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration759 XUM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2010 1,524 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 1,524 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 1,523 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 255 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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759 XUM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 759 XUM, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 759 XUM registered?

759 XUM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is 759 XUM safe to buy?

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