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TSJ 831

1998 Vespa 150

Blue Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,310 mi
Last recorded45,310 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 831
MakeVespa
Model150
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,249 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 42,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,483 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 41,468 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,259 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 39,626 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa 150?

Based on 382 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
91
Miles/Year
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
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TSJ 831 is a 1998 Vespa 150 in Blue with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Vespa 150 fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSJ 831, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was TSJ 831 registered?

TSJ 831 is a 1998 Vespa 150, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is TSJ 831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSJ 831 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TSJ 831 have outstanding finance?

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