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B27 OBC

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,591 mi
Last recorded29,591 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 OBC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 29,591 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop light the same brightness as rear position light

Fail 22 May 2020 29,591 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Also switch wrong way round (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop light the same brightness as rear position light

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,846 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,947 miles

can not see front brake pads.

Fail 28 May 2014 18,947 miles

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

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

can not see front brake pads.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,921 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

after market fuel cap fitted

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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B27 OBC is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B27 OBC, 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 B27 OBC registered?

B27 OBC is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 1985.

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