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FHE 385V

1980 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,248 mi
Last recorded32,248 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHE 385V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,248 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,573 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 31,573 miles

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,170 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,107 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,997 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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FHE 385V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHE 385V, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FHE 385V registered?

FHE 385V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is FHE 385V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHE 385V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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