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WHJ 575M

1974 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,656 mi
Last recorded1,656 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 Piaggio Vespa10,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 575M
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 1,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 1,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 1,555 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 1,466 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 1,466 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 1,297 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 1,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 3 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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WHJ 575M is a 1974 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 10,800 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 WHJ 575M, 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 52 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WHJ 575M?

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What year was WHJ 575M registered?

WHJ 575M is a 1974 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is WHJ 575M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 575M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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