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VBY 968L

1972 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,852 mi
Last recorded2,852 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1972 Piaggio Vespa4,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 968L
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 2,852 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 2,252 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 2,252 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 12 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 968L is a 1972 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 4,123 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 VBY 968L, 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 54 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 968L?

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What year was VBY 968L registered?

VBY 968L is a 1972 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is VBY 968L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 968L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBY 968L have outstanding finance?

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