MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is JNX 898V safe to buy?
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