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BBK 473M

1974 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,973 mi
Last recorded8,973 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1974 Piaggio Vespa10,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 473M
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2015 8,973 miles

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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BBK 473M is a 1974 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 10,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBK 473M, 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 52 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBK 473M registered?

BBK 473M is a 1974 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is BBK 473M safe to buy?

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