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E235 RRP

1988 Piaggio Vespa 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,297 mi
Last recorded2,297 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 RRP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 2,297 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 1,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 1,288 miles

Front Michelin 300/10 3.5mm.

Rear Michelin 300/10 4mm.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 1,102 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 617 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,897 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 27,897 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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E235 RRP is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E235 RRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 38 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E235 RRP registered?

E235 RRP is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E235 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E235 RRP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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