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ODH 181J

1971 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,769 mi
Last recorded2,769 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1971 Piaggio Vespa8,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODH 181J
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 2,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,769 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 2,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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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ODH 181J is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODH 181J, 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 ODH 181J registered?

ODH 181J is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is ODH 181J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODH 181J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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