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VLJ 208X

1982 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,149 mi
Last recorded32,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 208X
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,953 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,888 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 31,791 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,424 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 31,424 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,116 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front fork link bearings slight free play.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 29,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,298 miles

slight play in fork link bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,177 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,525 miles

seat hinge damaged

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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VLJ 208X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VLJ 208X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLJ 208X registered?

VLJ 208X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is VLJ 208X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLJ 208X shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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