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HDS 679H

1970 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,039 mi
Last recorded1,039 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Piaggio Vespa4,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 679H
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 1,039 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 1,039 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 856 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 798 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 645 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2012 311 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22 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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HDS 679H is a 1970 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 4,901 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 HDS 679H, 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 56 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 HDS 679H registered?

HDS 679H is a 1970 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is HDS 679H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDS 679H 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 HDS 679H have outstanding finance?

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