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LHJ 194W

1981 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,765 mi
Last recorded23,765 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1981 Piaggio Vespa14,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHJ 194W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,765 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 23,765 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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LHJ 194W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHJ 194W, 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 45 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LHJ 194W registered?

LHJ 194W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is LHJ 194W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHJ 194W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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