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RYT 126Y

1983 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,611 mi
Last recorded12,611 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 126Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 12,611 miles

Central Front Tyre perished but not quite as far as the cord

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 12,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 11,900 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 11,900 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 11,615 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 11,615 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 10,693 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 10,045 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 6,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 5,706 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 4,202 miles

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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RYT 126Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RYT 126Y, 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 RYT 126Y registered?

RYT 126Y is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RYT 126Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYT 126Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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