MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp light intensity reduced on dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
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MHW 701Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,888 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 MHW 701Y, 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 43 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MHW 701Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 February 1983.
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