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BCN 549Y

1982 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,982 mi
Last recorded1,982 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCN 549Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2017 1,982 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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BCN 549Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,160 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 BCN 549Y, 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 44 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCN 549Y registered?

BCN 549Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is BCN 549Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCN 549Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BCN 549Y have outstanding finance?

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