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H762 BFU

1991 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,599 mi
Last recorded17,599 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Piaggio Vespa15,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH762 BFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 17,599 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 17,586 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel NEEDS ADJUSTMENT (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 23 Apr 2025 17,416 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 17,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 17,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 17,264 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 17,264 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 17,180 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 16,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 16,804 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 15,981 miles

Nail in front tyre

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 15,981 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,756 miles

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,951 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 13,951 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2006 12,081 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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H762 BFU is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H762 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 H762 BFU registered?

H762 BFU is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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