MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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FWD 218Y is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,992 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 FWD 218Y, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FWD 218Y registered?
FWD 218Y is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 1998.
Is FWD 218Y safe to buy?
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