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EVR 522T

1979 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,398 mi
Last recorded25,398 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Vespa17,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVR 522T
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 25,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 25,236 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,744 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 24,322 miles

Rear Rear brake at limit of adjustment.

Pass 6 May 2016 23,339 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,585 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,424 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,882 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,545 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 19,545 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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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EVR 522T is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1979 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 17,578 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 EVR 522T, 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 47 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 EVR 522T registered?

EVR 522T is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is EVR 522T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVR 522T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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