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LRS 121V

1980 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRS 121V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 34,389 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 34,389 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 33,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,189 miles

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Fail 30 Apr 2019 33,189 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Pass 3 May 2018 32,756 miles

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Pass 2 May 2017 31,895 miles

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,685 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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LRS 121V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LRS 121V, 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

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What year was LRS 121V registered?

LRS 121V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is LRS 121V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRS 121V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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