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JBY 494J

2004 Piaggio Vespa 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,288 mi
Last recorded3,288 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 494J
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 3,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 1,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 3 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 3 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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JBY 494J is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 494J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JBY 494J is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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