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B959 JNP

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

21,013 mi
Last recorded21,013 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB959 JNP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 21,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure Lock not catching (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak from engine

Clutch lever pivot with missing retaining

Headlamp switch with does not operate correctly

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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B959 JNP is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B959 JNP, 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 B959 JNP registered?

B959 JNP is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B959 JNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B959 JNP shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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