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LFX 748W

1980 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,403 mi
Last recorded16,403 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFX 748W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 16,403 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

rear plate has a corner missing

Fail 1 Aug 2019 16,403 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear plate has a corner missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,910 miles

both light switch covers missing but switches function as intended

front shock a bit soft

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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LFX 748W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 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 LFX 748W, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LFX 748W?

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What year was LFX 748W registered?

LFX 748W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is LFX 748W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFX 748W shows 3 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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