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M278 YEH

1995 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,114 mi
Last recorded19,114 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Vespa15,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 YEH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,114 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 19,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 19,071 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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M278 YEH is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M278 YEH, 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 M278 YEH registered?

M278 YEH is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M278 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 YEH 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.

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