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YVV 79W

1981 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,855 mi
Last recorded24,855 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Piaggio Vespa14,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 79W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 24,855 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 24,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,972 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 24,480 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 24,480 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 24,322 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 24,207 miles

front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,584 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 May 2010 18,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,823 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 17,819 miles

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

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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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YVV 79W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1981 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,394 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 YVV 79W, 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 45 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 YVV 79W registered?

YVV 79W is a 1981 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is YVV 79W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVV 79W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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