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VBY 343E

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,180 mi
Last recorded11,180 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 12510,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 343E
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,180 miles

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

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Pass 17 May 2018 10,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 8,575 miles

front tyre deteriorated and showing signs of uneven wear

Pass 30 Jan 2016 7,721 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 7,661 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 7,661 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 7,630 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 6,854 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 6,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 4,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 2,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,044 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 125?

Based on 2,576 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
858
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
Headlamp aim too low 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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VBY 343E is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 343E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBY 343E registered?

VBY 343E is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 125, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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