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UBV 883P

1976 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215 mi
Last recorded215 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Piaggio Vespa18,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 883P
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 215 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 190 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 185 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,229 miles

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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UBV 883P is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 18,709 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 UBV 883P, 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 50 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 UBV 883P?

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What year was UBV 883P registered?

UBV 883P is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is UBV 883P safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBV 883P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBV 883P have outstanding finance?

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