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F100 BNW

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,767 mi
Last recorded38,767 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 BNW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 38,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 38,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,186 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 37,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 36,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,392 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,149 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,678 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 34,104 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 34,104 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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F100 BNW is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,270 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 F100 BNW, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F100 BNW registered?

F100 BNW is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F100 BNW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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