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YKJ 429X

1982 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

446 mi
Last recorded446 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Piaggio Vespa17,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKJ 429X
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 429 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 382 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 341 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 246 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 232 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 2 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 2 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009
Pass 12 Jan 2008
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,008 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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YKJ 429X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,160 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 YKJ 429X, 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 44 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKJ 429X registered?

YKJ 429X is a 1982 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 July 1982.

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