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FLE 724Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,830 mi
Last recorded20,830 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 724Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 20,830 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 20,827 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 20,799 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 20,799 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 20,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 724Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FLE 724Y, 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

How do I check the history of FLE 724Y?

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What year was FLE 724Y registered?

FLE 724Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLE 724Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 724Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLE 724Y have outstanding finance?

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