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XRT 581S

1978 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,458 mi
Last recorded22,458 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Piaggio Vespa16,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRT 581S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 22,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 22,458 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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XRT 581S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 89cc 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 XRT 581S, 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 XRT 581S?

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What year was XRT 581S registered?

XRT 581S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 March 1978.

Is XRT 581S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRT 581S 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 XRT 581S have outstanding finance?

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