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F310 RYO

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

27,370 mi
Last recorded27,370 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF310 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,370 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 27,370 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre pressure low

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,505 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 25,386 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 25,080 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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F310 RYO is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F310 RYO, 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 F310 RYO registered?

F310 RYO is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 1989.

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