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UAR 208Y

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,814 mi
Last recorded14,814 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 208Y
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 13,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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UAR 208Y is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 UAR 208Y, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAR 208Y registered?

UAR 208Y is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is UAR 208Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAR 208Y 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.

Does UAR 208Y have outstanding finance?

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