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UAG 584W

1981 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,956 mi
Last recorded3,956 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Piaggio Vespa14,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAG 584W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 3,956 miles

Continental 350/10. Front 2mm. Rear 2.5mm.

Front 44Kg. Rear 77Kg.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 2,756 miles

Front & Rear tyres 4mm 350/10/59J.

Pass 16 Mar 2012

Front 350/10 Continental.4mm.

Rear 4mm 350/10 Continental.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,012 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,466 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 21,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,080 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 20,080 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,884 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2006 19,874 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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UAG 584W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UAG 584W, 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.

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What year was UAG 584W registered?

UAG 584W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is UAG 584W safe to buy?

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