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JBW 521Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,795 mi
Last recorded14,795 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 521Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 14,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 14,794 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

stop lamp only works when rear brake applied

Pass 8 Aug 2018 14,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,505 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 14,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 14,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 9,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,672 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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JBW 521Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,888 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 JBW 521Y, 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 43 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBW 521Y registered?

JBW 521Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is JBW 521Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 521Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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