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SFH 18R

1977 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,276 mi
Last recorded11,276 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1977 Piaggio Vespa10,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFH 18R
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 11,276 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 11,276 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 1 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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SFH 18R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 10,112 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 SFH 18R, 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 49 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFH 18R registered?

SFH 18R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is SFH 18R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFH 18R shows 4 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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