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F389 FWT

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,564 mi
Last recorded12,564 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 FWT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2007 12,564 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,564 miles

slight play in lower headbearing

sliht play in front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2006 12,564 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Centre Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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F389 FWT is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F389 FWT, 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 F389 FWT registered?

F389 FWT is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 1989.

Is F389 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F389 FWT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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