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AWL 88Y

1982 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,601 mi
Last recorded18,601 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWL 88Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 18,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 18,359 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 18,359 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 18,333 miles

Rear hub contaminated with oil

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,019 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,684 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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AWL 88Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,160 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AWL 88Y, 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.

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What year was AWL 88Y registered?

AWL 88Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 September 1982.

Is AWL 88Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWL 88Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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