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RYD 34L

1973 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,394 mi
Last recorded32,394 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1973 Piaggio Vespa12,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 34L
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,394 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,394 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 32,394 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,394 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 32,394 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 32,394 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 32,394 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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RYD 34L is a 1973 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,691 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 RYD 34L, 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 53 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYD 34L registered?

RYD 34L is a 1973 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 1973.

Is RYD 34L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYD 34L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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