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B542 JPM

1984 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26 mi
Last recorded26 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Piaggio Vespa13,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB542 JPM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 26 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 15,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 15,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 15,409 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 15,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 15,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 22,562 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 22,520 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,207 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,515 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front wheel locking device innefective

seat rear attachment missing

stand held up by bungee cord

Fail 20 Mar 2013 22,511 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front wheel locking device innefective

seat rear attachment missing

stand held up by bungee cord

Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,511 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 12,908 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,416 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 22,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 22,416 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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B542 JPM is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B542 JPM, 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 B542 JPM registered?

B542 JPM is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 August 1984.

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