MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower slight oil leak at the rear offside engine
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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S981 LEP is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 S981 LEP, 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.
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What year was S981 LEP registered?
S981 LEP is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 1988.
Is S981 LEP safe to buy?
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Does S981 LEP have outstanding finance?
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