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C578 EUW

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,314 mi
Last recorded11,314 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC578 EUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 11,314 miles

no facility for front brake light

Pass 15 Sep 2018 10,454 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 10,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 10,088 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2016 10,088 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel gauge (7.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 9,541 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,916 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,830 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 8,816 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2007 8,673 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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C578 EUW is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 C578 EUW, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C578 EUW registered?

C578 EUW is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is C578 EUW safe to buy?

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