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H703 SWY

1990 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,571 mi
Last recorded18,571 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH703 SWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 18,571 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,042 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 18,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,036 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 17,036 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,152 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,067 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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H703 SWY is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H703 SWY, 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 H703 SWY registered?

H703 SWY is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H703 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H703 SWY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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