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Q717MKH

1989 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,262 mi
Last recorded21,262 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ717MKH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,262 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,241 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,545 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 20,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,497 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,397 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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Q717MKH is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q717MKH, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q717MKH registered?

Q717MKH is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 June 1989.

Is Q717MKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q717MKH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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