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FTJ 268Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,402 mi
Last recorded6,402 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTJ 268Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 6,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 6,387 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 6,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 6,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 6,202 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 5,993 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 5,993 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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FTJ 268Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTJ 268Y, 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.

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What year was FTJ 268Y registered?

FTJ 268Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 1983.

Is FTJ 268Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTJ 268Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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