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WHF 200W

1980 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,400 mi
Last recorded22,400 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHF 200W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,400 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 22,400 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,387 miles

possible wiring fault to headlight bulb

headlight cover sharp edge

Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,277 miles

righthand switch gear damaged function not impaired

Fail 26 Sep 2009 22,272 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

righthand switch gear damaged function not impaired

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

fuel filler cap washer slightly deteriorated (not leaking)

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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WHF 200W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHF 200W, 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 WHF 200W registered?

WHF 200W is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is WHF 200W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHF 200W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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