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C131 JHB

1986 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,090 mi
Last recorded11,090 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC131 JHB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2013 11,090 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,733 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 10,729 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,509 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,857 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 9,509 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2005 9,489 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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C131 JHB is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 14,444 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 C131 JHB, 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 40 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C131 JHB registered?

C131 JHB is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 July 1986.

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