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FAW 201C

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,153 mi
Last recorded13,153 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 201C
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,153 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 13,153 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 12,999 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 12,800 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,800 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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FAW 201C is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,536 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 FAW 201C, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAW 201C?

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What year was FAW 201C registered?

FAW 201C is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is FAW 201C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAW 201C shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAW 201C have outstanding finance?

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