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VUK 74H

1970 Piaggio Vespa 50

Turquoise Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUK 74H
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year1970
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018
Pass 27 Jun 2008
Pass 17 Jul 2007
Fail 17 Jul 2007

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

oil leakage from rear wheel driveshaft.

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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VUK 74H is a 1970 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Turquoise with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUK 74H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 56 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUK 74H registered?

VUK 74H is a 1970 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is VUK 74H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUK 74H 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.

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