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M140 OTF

1995 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,390 mi
Last recorded20,390 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Vespa15,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 OTF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 20,390 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

steering head bearings notchy

Fail 3 May 2017 20,385 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

steering head bearings notchy

Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,105 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 20,089 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,192 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 13,192 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10,035 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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M140 OTF is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 15,989 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 M140 OTF, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M140 OTF registered?

M140 OTF is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 January 1995.

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