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RNH 195Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,920 mi
Last recorded14,920 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 195Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 14,920 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 14,715 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 14,607 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 14,379 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 13,920 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2015 13,829 miles

fly screen and mirrors feel loose but not insecure.

rear tyre looks like its getting low on tread.

Pass 14 May 2014 13,587 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 13,569 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,755 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 12,250 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

rear tyre looks like its getting low on tread.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,250 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre looks like its getting low on tread.

Pass 19 May 2009 11,377 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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RNH 195Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,888 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 RNH 195Y, 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 43 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNH 195Y registered?

RNH 195Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is RNH 195Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNH 195Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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