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REL 54M

1974 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145 mi
Last recorded145 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1974 Piaggio Vespa10,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREL 54M
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 145 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 6 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 6 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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REL 54M is a 1974 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 10,800 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 REL 54M, 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 52 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REL 54M registered?

REL 54M is a 1974 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 July 1974.

Is REL 54M safe to buy?

The MOT history for REL 54M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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