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L436 MSS

1994 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,528 mi
Last recorded13,528 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Vespa13,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL436 MSS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 13,528 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2014 13,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,304 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 13,304 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,261 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 13,261 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 13,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,261 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 12,822 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 12,821 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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L436 MSS is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,304 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 L436 MSS, 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 32 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L436 MSS registered?

L436 MSS is a 1994 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L436 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L436 MSS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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