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B965 TEC

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,235 mi
Last recorded21,235 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB965 TEC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 21,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 21,081 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 20,757 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 20,749 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,664 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,032 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 19,032 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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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B965 TEC is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B965 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B965 TEC?

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What year was B965 TEC registered?

B965 TEC is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B965 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B965 TEC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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