MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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no seat belt fitted at time of test
Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake lever on back plate over centre (1.1.15 (f))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements weak (7.7 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play hub nut loose (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play hub nut loose (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability panard arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability panard arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper blade defective wrong size wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))
no seat belt fitted at time of test
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to o/s rear brak (3.6.B.2c)
engine oily
Brake lever has restricted free movement front brake lever (3.5.1k)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to o/s rear brak (3.6.B.2c)
engine oily
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake lever on front backplate slow to return
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
moped 3 wheeler / trike no brake readings required on system but all wheels lock
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
moped 3 wheeler / trike no brake readings required on system but all wheels lock
How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?
Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V980 TAV is a 1999 Piaggio Ape in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1999 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 9,958 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V980 TAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio Ape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V980 TAV registered?
V980 TAV is a 1999 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V980 TAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V980 TAV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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