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G285 NNT

1985 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,304 mi
Last recorded35,304 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 NNT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 35,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,710 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,970 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear tyre is perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,970 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 31,970 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 31,790 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,894 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 30,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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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G285 NNT is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,651 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 G285 NNT, 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 41 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G285 NNT registered?

G285 NNT is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is G285 NNT safe to buy?

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