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F56 VHN

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

733 mi
Last recorded733 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 VHN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 733 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 733 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 602 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 54 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 8,373 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 8,275 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 8,269 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,643 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 7,643 miles

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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F56 VHN is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F56 VHN, 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 F56 VHN registered?

F56 VHN is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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