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TJA 533R

1977 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,298 mi
Last recorded4,298 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Piaggio Vespa10,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 533R
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 4,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 3,906 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 3,906 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 1,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 18 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 18 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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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TJA 533R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TJA 533R, 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.

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What year was TJA 533R registered?

TJA 533R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TJA 533R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJA 533R shows 6 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.

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