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BLK 176S

1978 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,965 mi
Last recorded30,965 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 Piaggio Vespa16,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 176S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,965 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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BLK 176S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 16,523 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 BLK 176S, 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 48 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 BLK 176S registered?

BLK 176S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is BLK 176S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLK 176S 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.

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