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YAW 120S

1978 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,286 mi
Last recorded7,286 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Piaggio Vespa16,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 120S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 7,286 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 7,285 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,958 miles

Registration plate slightly faded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 5,717 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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YAW 120S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAW 120S, 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 YAW 120S?

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What year was YAW 120S registered?

YAW 120S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YAW 120S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAW 120S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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