MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
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)
slight play in fork link bushes
Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)
seat hinge damaged
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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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.
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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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