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D818 YCH

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,395 mi
Last recorded5,395 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 YCH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 5,395 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 5,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,629 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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D818 YCH is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,651 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 D818 YCH, 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 41 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D818 YCH registered?

D818 YCH is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is D818 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D818 YCH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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