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DK5940BM

1979 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

286 mi
Last recorded286 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Vespa17,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK5940BM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 286 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 286 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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DK5940BM is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 17,578 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 DK5940BM, 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 47 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 DK5940BM registered?

DK5940BM is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 August 1979.

Is DK5940BM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK5940BM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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