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E397 WVM

1987 Vespa T5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,601 mi
Last recorded7,601 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2005
Typical for 1987 Vespa T518,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 WVM
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2005 7,601 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 7,601 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Vespa T5?

Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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E397 WVM is a 1987 Vespa T5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 18,695 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 Vespa T5 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E397 WVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E397 WVM registered?

E397 WVM is a 1987 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E397 WVM safe to buy?

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