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A242 OAH

1984 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,175 mi
Last recorded17,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Piaggio Vespa13,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA242 OAH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 17,175 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 17,062 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame in several locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded Front shock absorber spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 17,062 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame in several locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded Front shock absorber spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,011 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 17,011 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,863 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,863 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 15 May 2008 16,863 miles

speedo not working

Fail 10 May 2008 16,863 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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A242 OAH is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A242 OAH, 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 A242 OAH registered?

A242 OAH is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 May 1984.

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