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E685 WOL

1988 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,012 mi
Last recorded34,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Piaggio Vespa16,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE685 WOL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,012 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 34,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 34,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 3,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,763 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,798 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,675 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 29,675 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Built up wheel has a loose bolt/s (4.2.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,596 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 29,596 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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E685 WOL is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E685 WOL, 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 E685 WOL registered?

E685 WOL is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E685 WOL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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