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E443 SVG

1987 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

11,346 mi
Last recorded11,346 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE443 SVG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2008 11,346 miles

Front suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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E443 SVG is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E443 SVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E443 SVG?

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What year was E443 SVG registered?

E443 SVG is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is E443 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E443 SVG shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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