MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MCW 531J is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 8,980 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 MCW 531J, 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 55 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MCW 531J registered?
MCW 531J is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is MCW 531J safe to buy?
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