MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E473 JYY is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 E473 JYY, 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 E473 JYY registered?
E473 JYY is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 August 1987.
Is E473 JYY safe to buy?
The MOT history for E473 JYY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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