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B955 TEC

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

9,757 mi
Last recorded9,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB955 TEC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 9,757 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 9,757 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 9,757 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2011 9,757 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing (4.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,757 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 9,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,757 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 9,757 miles

Rear Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing (4.2.1c)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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B955 TEC is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 B955 TEC, 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 B955 TEC registered?

B955 TEC is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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