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R828 BDC

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,977 mi
Last recorded11,977 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 BDC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 11,977 miles

No provision for stop lamp on front brake appears to be original design(ref note 4.3.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2019 11,977 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

No provision for stop lamp on front brake appears to be original design(ref note 4.3.2)

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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R828 BDC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 R828 BDC, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R828 BDC registered?

R828 BDC is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is R828 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R828 BDC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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