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EFD 710Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 710Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023

Offside Front brake lever short.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022

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

Fuel hose slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 28,347 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear wheel studs,slightly long,front tyre,cracks on side walls.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 23,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 22,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,546 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,360 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,238 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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EFD 710Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EFD 710Y, 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.

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What year was EFD 710Y registered?

EFD 710Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 1983.

Is EFD 710Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFD 710Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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