CarVerify

Free Car Check

B340 PBJ

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,384 mi
Last recorded28,384 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB340 PBJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 28,384 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,790 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 26,790 miles

Central Front Upper Handlebar mounting insecure HANDLE BARS LOOSE (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play REAR WHEEL BEARING WORN OR LOOSE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,756 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,756 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,756 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,758 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,894 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,434 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B340 PBJ is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B340 PBJ, 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

How do I check the history of B340 PBJ?

You can check the full history of B340 PBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B340 PBJ registered?

B340 PBJ is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 1985.

Is B340 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B340 PBJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B340 PBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B340 PBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.