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WCA 54W

1980 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,545 mi
Last recorded12,545 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCA 54W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,545 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,172 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 12,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 11,697 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 11,697 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,696 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 11,696 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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WCA 54W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 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 WCA 54W, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCA 54W registered?

WCA 54W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 August 1980.

Is WCA 54W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCA 54W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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