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HAW 812V

1980 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,613 mi
Last recorded16,613 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAW 812V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 16,613 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 16,551 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 14,977 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,346 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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HAW 812V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 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 HAW 812V, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAW 812V registered?

HAW 812V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is HAW 812V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAW 812V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAW 812V have outstanding finance?

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