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B370 YCK

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,907 mi
Last recorded20,907 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB370 YCK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,907 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

engine has an oil leak

there is no sign of a brake switch being fitted and due to the age of the vehicle only one is required

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,838 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,857 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

bolt missing from carrie

Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,834 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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B370 YCK is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B370 YCK, 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 B370 YCK registered?

B370 YCK is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B370 YCK safe to buy?

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