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OYH 801Y

1982 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,551 mi
Last recorded14,551 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 801Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,551 miles

lighting system is poor due to manufactor of moped

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,401 miles

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

lights and horn performance are poor but adequate †as the bike is not fitted with a battery from the maker.

Fail 21 Apr 2007 14,401 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))

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

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

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

the motorcycle needs the engine to be running to check the lights,but will not start

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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OYH 801Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,160 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 OYH 801Y, 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 44 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYH 801Y registered?

OYH 801Y is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 August 1982.

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The MOT history for OYH 801Y 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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