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USX 195V

1980 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

482 mi
Last recorded482 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSX 195V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 430 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2013 336 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 132 miles

heablamp bulb showing a green tint

Fail 20 Jan 2011 132 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

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

heablamp bulb showing a green tint

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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USX 195V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 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 USX 195V, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USX 195V registered?

USX 195V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 1980.

Is USX 195V safe to buy?

The MOT history for USX 195V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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