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B470 RRT

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,115 mi
Last recorded18,115 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB470 RRT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 18,115 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 18,080 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ALL LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN HORN IS PRESSED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working ALL LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN HORN IS PRESSED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ALL LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN HORN IS PRESSED

Pass 19 May 2023 14,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 13,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 3,835 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 3,835 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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B470 RRT is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 5,293 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 B470 RRT, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B470 RRT registered?

B470 RRT is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is B470 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B470 RRT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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