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VAD 920X

1982 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,998 mi
Last recorded4,998 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 920X
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 4,998 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2022 3,101 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 12,756 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 10,859 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 7,525 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 4,039 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 15,309 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2014 15,307 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,307 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre tube fitted incorectly

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,210 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2010 13,209 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nut missing from clutch lever bolt

Speedo cable, holding plate and rubber missing

Pass 6 Dec 2008 12,832 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,043 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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VAD 920X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,160 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 VAD 920X, 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 44 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAD 920X registered?

VAD 920X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is VAD 920X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAD 920X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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