MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,419 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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))
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of Q159SBD?
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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.
Does Q159SBD have outstanding finance?
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