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GE161283

1980 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,800 mi
Last recorded53,800 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE161283
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2012 53,800 miles

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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GE161283 is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GE161283, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GE161283 registered?

GE161283 is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is GE161283 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GE161283 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GE161283 have outstanding finance?

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