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8770 C

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,215 mi
Last recorded15,215 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8770 C
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,215 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 15,215 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

center stand has improvised return application

Pass 9 Feb 2008 12,141 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 12,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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8770 C is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,992 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 8770 C, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8770 C registered?

8770 C is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is 8770 C safe to buy?

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