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B339 SPW

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

27,465 mi
Last recorded27,465 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB339 SPW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 27,465 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable not seated on rim correctly (5.2.3 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel front brake does not lock in roller (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour rear light slightly discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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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B339 SPW is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B339 SPW, 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 B339 SPW registered?

B339 SPW is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B339 SPW safe to buy?

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