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A442 ERS

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,432 mi
Last recorded8,432 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA442 ERS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 8,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 8,432 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working on front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released on rear pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 8,429 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 8,429 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded pivot (3.2.A1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Stop lamp missing on front brake (1.3.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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A442 ERS is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,888 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 A442 ERS, 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 43 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A442 ERS registered?

A442 ERS is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 1983.

Is A442 ERS safe to buy?

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