MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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