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PBY 346D

1966 Piaggio Vespa 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,938 mi
Last recorded2,938 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 346D
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 2,938 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 2,938 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 2,904 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 2,903 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 2,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 2,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 2,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 2,452 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 2,437 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 1,582 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 1,581 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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PBY 346D is a 1966 Piaggio Vespa 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBY 346D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 60 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBY 346D registered?

PBY 346D is a 1966 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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