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RWC 590W

1980 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

283 mi
Last recorded283 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWC 590W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 283 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 283 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 229 miles
Pass 23 May 2014
Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,911 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,810 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 22,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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RWC 590W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 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 RWC 590W, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RWC 590W registered?

RWC 590W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is RWC 590W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWC 590W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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