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1967 Vespa Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1967, based on 59 real MOT test results.

84.7%
Pass Rate
15.3%
Fail Rate
59
Total Tests
7,007
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1967 Vespa Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1967 Vespa Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 84.7% based on 59 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,007 miles on the odometer. With a 15.3% failure rate, the 1967 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1967 Vespa Unclassified is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 1.7% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 1.7%.

⚠ Based on limited data (59 tests)

Top failures specific to 1967 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 1.7%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 1.7%

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 Brakes1.7%1
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling1.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 7,007 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 brakes2.42% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling2.42% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes2.421.7%1
Motorcycle lighting and signalling2.421.7%1

Mileage Statistics

7,007
Mean
2,033
Median
518
25th Percentile
7,975
75th Percentile
21.84% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1967 Vespa Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 84.7% based on 59 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,007 miles on the odometer. With a 15.3% failure rate, the 1967 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1967 Vespa Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 7,007 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 1.7% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 1.7% of MOT failures on 1967 Vespa Unclassified models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 1.7% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 1.7% of MOT failures on 1967 Vespa 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.

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

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