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A740 YCY

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,115 mi
Last recorded44,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA740 YCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 44,083 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 44,038 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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A740 YCY is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A740 YCY, 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.

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What year was A740 YCY registered?

A740 YCY is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A740 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A740 YCY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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