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OYU 16Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,378 mi
Last recorded15,378 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYU 16Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 15,378 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 15,378 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 14,870 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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OYU 16Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,888 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 OYU 16Y, 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 43 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYU 16Y registered?

OYU 16Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 January 1983.

Is OYU 16Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYU 16Y 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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