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FLE 442Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,147 mi
Last recorded2,147 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 442Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 2,147 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 1,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 1,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 1,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 1,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 743 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 2,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,075 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,258 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 88,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 83,585 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 77,789 miles

rear lamp cracked

Pass 25 May 2006 73,338 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 73,339 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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FLE 442Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,888 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 FLE 442Y, 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 43 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 FLE 442Y registered?

FLE 442Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLE 442Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 442Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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