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BWY 739S

1978 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,206 mi
Last recorded52,206 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 Piaggio Vespa16,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 739S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,206 miles

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan and floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,308 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,151 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 50,151 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,851 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,040 miles

front brake cable in need of adjustment

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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BWY 739S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWY 739S, 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 BWY 739S registered?

BWY 739S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is BWY 739S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 739S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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