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LGH 726T

1979 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,309 mi
Last recorded24,309 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Vespa17,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 726T
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,309 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,074 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 19,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.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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LGH 726T is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGH 726T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LGH 726T?

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What year was LGH 726T registered?

LGH 726T is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is LGH 726T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGH 726T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LGH 726T have outstanding finance?

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