MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front wheel bearings slightly rough
Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare wheel (5.2.3 (e))
rear tyre fouling against moving component
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BWT 389X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1982 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,160 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 BWT 389X, 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 44 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BWT 389X registered?
BWT 389X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1982.
Is BWT 389X safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWT 389X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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