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E188 LHU

1987 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,432 mi
Last recorded37,432 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 LHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,432 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 37,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 37,168 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 36,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,358 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 35,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,419 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 35,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,796 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,134 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 32,288 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,367 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,449 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,797 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,489 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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E188 LHU is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E188 LHU, 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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What year was E188 LHU registered?

E188 LHU is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E188 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E188 LHU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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