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FHK 562T

1979 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,235 mi
Last recorded5,235 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Vespa17,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHK 562T
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 May 2011 5,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 4,887 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,239 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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FHK 562T is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 17,578 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 FHK 562T, 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 47 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHK 562T registered?

FHK 562T is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 1979.

Is FHK 562T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHK 562T shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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