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E133 XUG

1987 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE133 XUG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026
Pass 16 Jun 2025
Pass 10 Jun 2024
Pass 21 Jun 2023
Pass 15 Jun 2022
Pass 23 Jun 2021
Fail 23 Jun 2021

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 May 2016

rear stop lamp not fitted(due to age and 25 mph limit)

Fail 20 May 2016

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

rear stop lamp not fitted(due to age and 25 mph limit)

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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E133 XUG is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 14,124 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 E133 XUG, 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 39 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E133 XUG?

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What year was E133 XUG registered?

E133 XUG is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is E133 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E133 XUG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E133 XUG have outstanding finance?

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