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D18 BSS

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,838 mi
Last recorded21,838 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 BSS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 21,838 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,537 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,530 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 17,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,852 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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D18 BSS is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 D18 BSS, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D18 BSS registered?

D18 BSS is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is D18 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 BSS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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