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F884 AUH

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,666 mi
Last recorded10,666 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 AUH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 10,666 miles

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has slight perishing on side walls

Fail 24 Apr 2023 10,666 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has slight perishing on side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2021 10,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 10,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 10,336 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,123 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 10,123 miles

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

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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F884 AUH is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F884 AUH, 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 F884 AUH registered?

F884 AUH is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F884 AUH safe to buy?

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