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J53 YNW

1991 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,463 mi
Last recorded14,463 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Piaggio Vespa15,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 YNW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 14,463 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 14,463 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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J53 YNW is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J53 YNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J53 YNW registered?

J53 YNW is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is J53 YNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J53 YNW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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