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B518 WFL

1984 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,315 mi
Last recorded17,315 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 Piaggio Vespa13,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB518 WFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,315 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 17,315 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,261 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 17,261 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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B518 WFL is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,670 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 B518 WFL, 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 42 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B518 WFL registered?

B518 WFL is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is B518 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B518 WFL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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