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E451 MAS

1988 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,573 mi
Last recorded8,573 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Piaggio Vespa16,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 MAS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 8,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 8,549 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 8,523 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 8,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 8,195 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 8,002 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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E451 MAS is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,625 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 E451 MAS, 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 38 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 E451 MAS?

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What year was E451 MAS registered?

E451 MAS is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 1988.

Is E451 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E451 MAS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E451 MAS have outstanding finance?

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