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NWY 592V

1979 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,502 mi
Last recorded31,502 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Vespa17,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 592V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 31,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 31,149 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 31,123 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 29,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,652 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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NWY 592V is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 17,578 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 NWY 592V, 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 47 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NWY 592V?

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What year was NWY 592V registered?

NWY 592V is a 1979 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is NWY 592V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 592V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NWY 592V have outstanding finance?

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