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YGY 84S

1978 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

16,151 mi
Last recorded16,151 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1978 Piaggio Vespa16,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 84S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2011 16,151 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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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YGY 84S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 YGY 84S, 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

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What year was YGY 84S registered?

YGY 84S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YGY 84S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 84S shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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