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1978 Piaggio Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1978, based on 98 real MOT test results.

85.7%
Pass Rate
14.3%
Fail Rate
98
Total Tests
20,504
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1978 Piaggio Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1978 Piaggio Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 85.7% based on 98 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 20,504 miles on the odometer. With a 14.3% failure rate, the 1978 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1978 Piaggio Unclassified is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, responsible for 2.0% of failures. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle reg plates and vin is the second most common issue at 1.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (98 tests)

Top failures specific to 1978 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 2.0%
Motorcycle reg plates and vin 1.0%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling2.0%2
2Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin1.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 20,504 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling1.00% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin0.50% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling1.002.0%2
Motorcycle reg plates and vin0.501.0%1

Mileage Statistics

20,504
Mean
16,280
Median
5,353
25th Percentile
44,693
75th Percentile
6.97% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1978 Piaggio Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 85.7% based on 98 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 20,504 miles on the odometer. With a 14.3% failure rate, the 1978 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1978 Piaggio Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lighting and signalling: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 20,504 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 2.0% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 2.0% of MOT failures on 1978 Piaggio Unclassified models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle reg plates and vin — 1.0% of failures

Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 1978 Piaggio Unclassified models. Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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