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VTW 702S

1977 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,660 mi
Last recorded7,660 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1977 Piaggio Vespa10,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTW 702S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 7,660 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 7,660 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 7,660 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 7,478 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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VTW 702S is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 10,112 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 VTW 702S, 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 49 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTW 702S registered?

VTW 702S is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 September 1977.

Is VTW 702S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTW 702S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VTW 702S have outstanding finance?

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