MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
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.
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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.
Is B955 TEC safe to buy?
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