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B954 XOW

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,537 mi
Last recorded28,537 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB954 XOW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,537 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Perishing noted onsidewalls rear tyre.

Fail 23 May 2013 28,537 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Perishing noted onsidewalls rear tyre.

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,898 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,885 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 26,885 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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B954 XOW is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B954 XOW, 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 B954 XOW registered?

B954 XOW is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 July 1985.

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