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MHW 701Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,749 mi
Last recorded28,749 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 701Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,749 miles

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))

Fail 19 May 2021 28,749 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,749 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced on dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,749 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 28,749 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 28,741 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,712 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 28,712 miles

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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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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What year was MHW 701Y registered?

MHW 701Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 February 1983.

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