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BPO 859W

1981 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,214 mi
Last recorded19,214 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Piaggio Vespa14,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 859W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,214 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 19,214 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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BPO 859W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,394 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 BPO 859W, 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 45 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPO 859W?

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What year was BPO 859W registered?

BPO 859W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 November 1981.

Is BPO 859W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 859W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPO 859W have outstanding finance?

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