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VDN 402R

1976 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 90cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,991 mi
Last recorded2,991 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1976 Piaggio Vespa18,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDN 402R
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine90cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 2,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 2,945 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 2,938 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

front tyre sidewall starting to crack

rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 11 Feb 2006 2,487 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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VDN 402R is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 90cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 18,709 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 VDN 402R, 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 50 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 VDN 402R?

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What year was VDN 402R registered?

VDN 402R is a 1976 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is VDN 402R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDN 402R 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 VDN 402R have outstanding finance?

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