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GAS 556

1961 Piaggio Vespa 50

Silver Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

285 mi
Last recorded285 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 556
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 268 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 268 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 250 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 250 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 250 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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GAS 556 is a 1961 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Silver with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAS 556, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 65 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAS 556 registered?

GAS 556 is a 1961 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is GAS 556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 556 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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