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E160 KHN

1987 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

562 mi
Last recorded562 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 KHN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 562 miles

brake lever travel

Pass 19 Feb 2022
Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,552 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2017 16,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

No indicators fitted at time of test

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 16,317 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

No indicators fitted at time of test

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 15,307 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 13,657 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 13,657 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,657 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 13,657 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 13,657 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 May 2010 13,657 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,248 miles

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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E160 KHN is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E160 KHN, 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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E160 KHN is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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