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DRN 488Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,247 mi
Last recorded12,247 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRN 488Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 12,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 12,222 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 12,202 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 12,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,145 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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DRN 488Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRN 488Y, 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 43 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 DRN 488Y registered?

DRN 488Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is DRN 488Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRN 488Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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