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F809 FPW

1989 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,719 mi
Last recorded31,719 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Vespa16,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF809 FPW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 31,719 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 31,719 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 31,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 31,719 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 31,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 31,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 31,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 31,719 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 31,656 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 31,656 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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F809 FPW is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 16,270 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 F809 FPW, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F809 FPW?

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What year was F809 FPW registered?

F809 FPW is a 1989 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F809 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F809 FPW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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