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EBY 540B

2010 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,124 mi
Last recorded2,124 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2010 Piaggio Vespa11,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 540B
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 2,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 2,115 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 2,115 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 1,977 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 1,977 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 1,074 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 1,074 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 952 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 76 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 76 miles

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

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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EBY 540B is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,940 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 EBY 540B, 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 16 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EBY 540B registered?

EBY 540B is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 May 2010.

Is EBY 540B safe to buy?

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