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JBY 706J

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 706J
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing split pin. (2.3.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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JBY 706J is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 5,293 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 JBY 706J, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBY 706J registered?

JBY 706J is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is JBY 706J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 706J 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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