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XWT 848

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,360 mi
Last recorded16,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWT 848
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,360 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 16,360 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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XWT 848 is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 XWT 848, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XWT 848 registered?

XWT 848 is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is XWT 848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWT 848 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 XWT 848 have outstanding finance?

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