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VBY 946L

1973 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,653 mi
Last recorded28,653 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1973 Piaggio Vespa12,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 946L
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,442 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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VBY 946L is a 1973 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,691 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBY 946L, 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 53 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 VBY 946L?

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What year was VBY 946L registered?

VBY 946L is a 1973 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is VBY 946L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 946L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBY 946L have outstanding finance?

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