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655 YUJ

1961 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92 mi
Last recorded92 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1961 Piaggio Vespa1,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration655 YUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 92 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 82 miles

Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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655 YUJ is a 1961 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 1,674 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 655 YUJ, 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 65 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 655 YUJ registered?

655 YUJ is a 1961 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 655 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 655 YUJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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