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B484 XWY

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,110 mi
Last recorded20,110 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB484 XWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 20,110 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 18,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 16,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 16,658 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 15,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 15,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 11,286 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 232 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 1 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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B484 XWY is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B484 XWY, 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 B484 XWY registered?

B484 XWY is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B484 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B484 XWY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B484 XWY have outstanding finance?

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