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H759 BFU

1991 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,760 mi
Last recorded20,760 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Piaggio Vespa15,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH759 BFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 20,760 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 20,706 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 20,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 19,967 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 19,967 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 19,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 17,910 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 17,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 1,081 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake component has been modified

Pass 4 Jun 2015 1,029 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the front mudguard is missing

Fail 4 Jun 2015 1,029 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the front mudguard is missing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 24 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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H759 BFU is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,664 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 H759 BFU, 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 35 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H759 BFU registered?

H759 BFU is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 April 1991.

Is H759 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H759 BFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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