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B130 YWS

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,829 mi
Last recorded16,829 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB130 YWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 16,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 16,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 16,634 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

head light masked for uk

Pass 19 May 2017 16,365 miles

head light converter fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 16,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,792 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 15,420 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 14,900 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 14,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,120 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,088 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,019 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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B130 YWS is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,651 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 B130 YWS, 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 41 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 B130 YWS registered?

B130 YWS is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B130 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B130 YWS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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