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ABW 370X

1982 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,392 mi
Last recorded34,392 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 370X
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,392 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 34,384 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,194 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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ABW 370X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,160 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 ABW 370X, 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 44 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 ABW 370X registered?

ABW 370X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ABW 370X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 370X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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