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JRF 219V

1979 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,605 mi
Last recorded10,605 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Vespa17,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRF 219V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 10,605 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 10,605 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,528 miles

check tyre pressures.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 10,120 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 10,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 9,657 miles

check tyre pressures - front snd rear.

slight bind on front brake.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 9,657 miles

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

check tyre pressures - front snd rear.

slight bind on front brake.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,383 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 9,383 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 8,047 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 6,509 miles

number plate may not be legal

Pass 5 Mar 2007 3,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 2,701 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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JRF 219V is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JRF 219V, 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 JRF 219V registered?

JRF 219V is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is JRF 219V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRF 219V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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