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Q159SBD

1971 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,419 mi
Last recorded12,419 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Piaggio Vespa8,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ159SBD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 12,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 16,426 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 16,426 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,729 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 13,524 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,501 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 12,749 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 10,461 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 10,461 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 10,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 10,280 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 10,280 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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Q159SBD is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Q159SBD, 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 Q159SBD registered?

Q159SBD is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q159SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q159SBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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