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E665 XKG

1987 Piaggio Vespa 50

Cream Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,105 mi
Last recorded1,105 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE665 XKG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 1,105 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 1,105 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 748 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort drum slightly oval (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 471 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort drum slightly oval (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 347 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 52 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,025 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,943 miles

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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E665 XKG is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Cream with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E665 XKG, 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 39 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 E665 XKG registered?

E665 XKG is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E665 XKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E665 XKG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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