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H479 PAB

1990 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,129 mi
Last recorded22,129 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH479 PAB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 22,129 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 22,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 22,054 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 22,048 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 22,048 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 22,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 21,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 20,970 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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H479 PAB is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,966 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 H479 PAB, 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 36 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H479 PAB registered?

H479 PAB is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H479 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H479 PAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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