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UNV 499R

1977 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,339 mi
Last recorded18,339 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1977 Piaggio Vespa10,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNV 499R
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,339 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,340 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 16,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,132 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 15,125 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 15,120 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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UNV 499R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 10,112 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 UNV 499R, 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 49 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 UNV 499R?

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What year was UNV 499R registered?

UNV 499R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is UNV 499R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNV 499R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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