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A916 PAE

1984 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,742 mi
Last recorded32,742 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Piaggio Vespa13,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA916 PAE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 32,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,712 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,528 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,542 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,149 miles

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

front side wall of tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,479 miles

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

front tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,391 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 30,391 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,401 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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A916 PAE is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A916 PAE, 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 A916 PAE registered?

A916 PAE is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A916 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A916 PAE shows 9 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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