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SPF 708R

1977 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 121cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,821 mi
Last recorded5,821 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1977 Piaggio Vespa10,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPF 708R
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine121cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,821 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 5,821 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 3,848 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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SPF 708R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 121cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPF 708R, 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

How do I check the history of SPF 708R?

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What year was SPF 708R registered?

SPF 708R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 1977.

Is SPF 708R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPF 708R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPF 708R have outstanding finance?

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