MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,353 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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BWY 705S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 BWY 705S, 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.
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How do I check the history of BWY 705S?
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What year was BWY 705S registered?
BWY 705S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is BWY 705S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWY 705S 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.
Does BWY 705S have outstanding finance?
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