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F285 FVF

2021 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,474 mi
Last recorded34,474 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2021 Piaggio Vespa3,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 FVF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 34,474 miles

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Pass 30 Jan 2022 34,038 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 33,485 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 33,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen MASKED/TAPED DURING TEST TO REMOVE EUROPEAN KICKUP (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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F285 FVF is a 2021 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 3,988 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 F285 FVF, 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 5 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F285 FVF registered?

F285 FVF is a 2021 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is F285 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F285 FVF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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