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FNP 470W

1981 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,581 mi
Last recorded10,581 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Piaggio Vespa14,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 470W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 10,581 miles

Keep a check on position of Front wheel/tyre valve stem, no longer fouling Front brake calliper but is very close.

Fail 7 Jun 2023 10,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Keep a check on position of Front wheel/tyre valve stem, no longer fouling Front brake calliper but is very close.

Valve stem seriously misaligned Front metal valve stem misaligned & fouling Front brake calliper pin when Front wheel is rotated. (5.2.3 (j))

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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FNP 470W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,394 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 FNP 470W, 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 45 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNP 470W registered?

FNP 470W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is FNP 470W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 470W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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