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UGW 143R

1976 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,232 mi
Last recorded12,232 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1976 Piaggio Vespa18,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGW 143R
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2008 12,232 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2006 28,841 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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UGW 143R is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UGW 143R, 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 UGW 143R?

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What year was UGW 143R registered?

UGW 143R is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is UGW 143R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGW 143R 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 UGW 143R have outstanding finance?

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