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JAF 615W

1981 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,672 mi
Last recorded7,672 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Piaggio Vespa14,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAF 615W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 7,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 6,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 6,693 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 24 May 2010 6,693 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 14 Oct 2008 6,669 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 6,669 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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JAF 615W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,394 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 JAF 615W, 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 45 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAF 615W?

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What year was JAF 615W registered?

JAF 615W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 January 1981.

Is JAF 615W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAF 615W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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