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A103 WDW

1984 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,434 mi
Last recorded4,434 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Piaggio Vespa13,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA103 WDW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 4,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 4,414 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 4,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 4,390 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 4,356 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 4,356 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 4,316 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 4,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 4,160 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 4,008 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 3,962 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 3,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 3,932 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

indicator tell tales not working.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 3,576 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 3,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2010 3,204 miles

slight fuel leak.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 2,873 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 2,634 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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A103 WDW is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A103 WDW, 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 42 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A103 WDW registered?

A103 WDW is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 February 1984.

Is A103 WDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A103 WDW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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