MOT Status
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26 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
No lights fitted at time of test
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
front wheel locking device innefective
seat rear attachment missing
stand held up by bungee cord
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
Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)
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)
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.
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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.
Is B542 JPM safe to buy?
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