MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
aftermarket exhaust fitted
both tyres soft
front brake lever travel
front tyre perished
nearside front indicator
rear brake cable
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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J855 ETV is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J855 ETV, 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 J855 ETV registered?
J855 ETV is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 1992.
Is J855 ETV safe to buy?
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