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WPO 757T

1978 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,195 mi
Last recorded11,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1978 Piaggio Vespa16,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 757T
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,195 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 11,195 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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WPO 757T is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 16,523 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 WPO 757T, 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 48 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WPO 757T?

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What year was WPO 757T registered?

WPO 757T is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WPO 757T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 757T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPO 757T have outstanding finance?

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