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BLJ 894T

1979 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,663 mi
Last recorded25,663 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Vespa17,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 894T
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,663 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 25,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,526 miles

clutch wear evident

horn weak

rear brake reserve travel low

slight distortion in front wheel rim

slight play in lower fork bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,253 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch lever end missing .

no indicators fitted .headlamp aim poor beam pattern .

Fail 6 Feb 2006 25,232 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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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BLJ 894T is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 17,578 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 BLJ 894T, 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 47 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLJ 894T registered?

BLJ 894T is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 1979.

Is BLJ 894T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLJ 894T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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