MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
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)
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.
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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?
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