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E743 UUX

1987 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,309 mi
Last recorded23,309 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE743 UUX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 23,309 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 23,309 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 23,309 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,194 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 23,193 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2013 6,254 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 18,800 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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E743 UUX is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 14,124 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 E743 UUX, 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 39 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E743 UUX registered?

E743 UUX is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E743 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E743 UUX 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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