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FWX 57J

1970 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12 mi
Last recorded12 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1970 Piaggio Vespa4,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 57J
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 11 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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FWX 57J is a 1970 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 4,901 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 FWX 57J, 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 56 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 FWX 57J?

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What year was FWX 57J registered?

FWX 57J is a 1970 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 1970.

Is FWX 57J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWX 57J 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.

Does FWX 57J have outstanding finance?

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