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B806 NLB

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,734 mi
Last recorded35,734 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB806 NLB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 35,734 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 35,683 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 35,683 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 35,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 34,959 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 34,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 34,734 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 34,445 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 34,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,676 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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B806 NLB is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B806 NLB, 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 B806 NLB registered?

B806 NLB is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B806 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B806 NLB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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