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B912 HAM

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,594 mi
Last recorded5,594 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB912 HAM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 5,594 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 3,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 1,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 630 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 3 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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B912 HAM is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B912 HAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B912 HAM registered?

B912 HAM is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 September 1985.

Is B912 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B912 HAM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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