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SVX 578W

1981 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,394 mi
Last recorded14,394 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1981 Piaggio Vespa14,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVX 578W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 14,394 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2008 14,394 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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SVX 578W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,394 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 SVX 578W, 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 45 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 SVX 578W?

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What year was SVX 578W registered?

SVX 578W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is SVX 578W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVX 578W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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