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E353 UAV

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,107 mi
Last recorded1,107 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 UAV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 May 2007 1,107 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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E353 UAV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,992 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 E353 UAV, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E353 UAV registered?

E353 UAV is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is E353 UAV safe to buy?

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