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H884 RUJ

1991 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,741 mi
Last recorded10,741 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Piaggio Vespa15,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH884 RUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,424 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

both clutch and front brake levers loose in their pivot mountings

oil covering engine/rear brake back plate

rear coil spring loose when no weight applied to scooter

suggest owner checks log book vin details

Fail 30 Jul 2012 8,424 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

rear coil spring loose when no weight applied to scooter

suggest owner checks log book vin details

Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,405 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

various places starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2008 6,210 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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H884 RUJ is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H884 RUJ, 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 H884 RUJ registered?

H884 RUJ is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 March 1991.

Is H884 RUJ safe to buy?

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