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JNX 898V

1979 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,440 mi
Last recorded18,440 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Vespa17,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNX 898V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,440 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 18,440 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 18,423 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2013 17,227 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,227 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2012 16,618 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,270 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2011 15,270 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,356 miles

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

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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JNX 898V is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 17,578 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 JNX 898V, 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 47 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JNX 898V registered?

JNX 898V is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 1979.

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