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OMY 148P

1976 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,906 mi
Last recorded37,906 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1976 Piaggio Vespa18,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMY 148P
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 37,906 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame ''Tunnel'' is rotting likely to brake in the future. (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,709 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,709 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,709 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,572 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,296 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 34,296 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 31,718 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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OMY 148P is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMY 148P, 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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What year was OMY 148P registered?

OMY 148P is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is OMY 148P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMY 148P shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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