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ATO 968Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,598 mi
Last recorded6,598 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 968Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 6,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 6,550 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 6,550 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,555 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 6,551 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 26,078 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,056 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 24,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,917 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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ATO 968Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ATO 968Y, 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 ATO 968Y registered?

ATO 968Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is ATO 968Y safe to buy?

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