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D965 LNC

1986 Piaggio Vespa

Turquoise Petrol 121cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,848 mi
Last recorded14,848 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD965 LNC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine121cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 14,848 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 14,848 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 14,840 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,768 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 14,756 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 14,183 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 14,183 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,146 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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D965 LNC is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in Turquoise with a 121cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D965 LNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D965 LNC registered?

D965 LNC is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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