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B462 GGF

1986 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,163 mi
Last recorded36,163 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB462 GGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,163 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 36,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,162 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,162 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 36,162 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,304 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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B462 GGF is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 14,444 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 B462 GGF, 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 40 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B462 GGF registered?

B462 GGF is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is B462 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B462 GGF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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