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E38 KAB

1988 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,069 mi
Last recorded20,069 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Piaggio Vespa16,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 KAB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2011 20,069 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,069 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,590 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006
Fail 20 Jul 2006 18,076 miles

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Lower Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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E38 KAB is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E38 KAB, 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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How do I check the history of E38 KAB?

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What year was E38 KAB registered?

E38 KAB is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E38 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E38 KAB 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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