MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,175 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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
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)
Rear mudguard insecure
speedo not working
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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A242 OAH is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 May 1984.
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