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WGE 247R

1977 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

379 mi
Last recorded379 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1977 Piaggio Vespa10,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGE 247R
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2020 379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 239 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 530 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no lights fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 1 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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WGE 247R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WGE 247R, 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 WGE 247R registered?

WGE 247R is a 1977 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is WGE 247R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGE 247R shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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