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G635 MMA

1989 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,395 mi
Last recorded8,395 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG635 MMA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2012 8,395 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 7,887 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 7,887 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,732 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 6,686 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 6,686 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 6,527 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 5,612 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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G635 MMA is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,270 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 G635 MMA, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G635 MMA is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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