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BWT 389X

1982 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,632 mi
Last recorded53,632 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 389X
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,632 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 53,632 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 51,634 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 47,396 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 45,924 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 45,924 miles

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 45,914 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 42,598 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2009 34,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 34,452 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 32,766 miles

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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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?

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