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EPM 922K

1972 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Piaggio Vespa4,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPM 922K
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 8 miles

tyres perished and cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2016 8 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent wheel bearing retaining clip (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned wheel bearing retaining clip (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

tyres perished and cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,012 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,010 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,452 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,197 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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EPM 922K is a 1972 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 4,123 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 EPM 922K, 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 54 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPM 922K registered?

EPM 922K is a 1972 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is EPM 922K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPM 922K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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