MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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OBA 478P is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 90cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1976 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 18,709 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 OBA 478P, 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 50 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of OBA 478P?
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What year was OBA 478P registered?
OBA 478P is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1976.
Is OBA 478P safe to buy?
The MOT history for OBA 478P 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.
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