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F842 AAG

1988 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,703 mi
Last recorded19,703 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Piaggio Vespa16,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 AAG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 19,703 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 19,703 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 19,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 19,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 19,265 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 19,068 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 19,068 miles

Vehicle identification number not legible frame No was painted over (0.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,929 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,587 miles

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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F842 AAG is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,625 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 F842 AAG, 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 38 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of F842 AAG?

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What year was F842 AAG registered?

F842 AAG is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F842 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F842 AAG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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