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J259 CWR

1992 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,497 mi
Last recorded30,497 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Piaggio Vespa17,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 CWR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,497 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 30,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 30,476 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 30,476 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,416 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 30,416 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,414 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 30,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 11 May 2013 30,333 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 30,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,311 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,139 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 30,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 29,944 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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J259 CWR is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1992 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 17,371 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 J259 CWR, 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 34 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J259 CWR registered?

J259 CWR is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J259 CWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J259 CWR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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