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B226 SDD

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,213 mi
Last recorded26,213 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB226 SDD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,213 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 26,204 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,532 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Slight play at rear wheel

Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,948 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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B226 SDD is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B226 SDD, 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.

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What year was B226 SDD registered?

B226 SDD is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 July 1985.

Is B226 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B226 SDD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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