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DVF 47Y

1982 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,549 mi
Last recorded20,549 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVF 47Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2024 20,549 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,419 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,109 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,603 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,564 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,985 miles

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

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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DVF 47Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,160 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 DVF 47Y, 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 44 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 DVF 47Y registered?

DVF 47Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 December 1982.

Is DVF 47Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVF 47Y shows 10 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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