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BGC 351G

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,475 mi
Last recorded74,475 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 351G
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 74,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,428 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,381 miles

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 73,381 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,739 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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BGC 351G is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BGC 351G, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGC 351G registered?

BGC 351G is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is BGC 351G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 351G shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGC 351G have outstanding finance?

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