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L122 TAB

1993 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,168 mi
Last recorded12,168 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Vespa15,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL122 TAB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,168 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 12,168 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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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L122 TAB is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 L122 TAB, 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 33 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L122 TAB registered?

L122 TAB is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L122 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L122 TAB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L122 TAB have outstanding finance?

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