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BGR 820W

1980 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,524 mi
Last recorded11,524 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGR 820W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 11,524 miles

Rear slight play in rear hub

Fail 25 Mar 2015 10,627 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2014 9,902 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,723 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 8,723 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 8,679 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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BGR 820W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 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 BGR 820W, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGR 820W registered?

BGR 820W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is BGR 820W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGR 820W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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