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E336 NBF

1988 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Piaggio Vespa16,625 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE336 NBF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Uneven tread wear to tyre

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 386 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020

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

uneven tread wear on front tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2020

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

uneven tread wear on front tyre

Pass 2 May 2019 366 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 359 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam when handle bars are turned (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 435 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 1,855 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 1,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 1,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,308 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 8,116 miles

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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E336 NBF is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E336 NBF, 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 E336 NBF registered?

E336 NBF is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 July 1988.

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The MOT history for E336 NBF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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