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E795 WTU

1988 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,404 mi
Last recorded31,404 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Piaggio Vespa16,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE795 WTU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 31,404 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 30,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,338 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 29,296 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2009 27,189 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 27,149 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 24,090 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,436 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

number plate faded

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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E795 WTU is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E795 WTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E795 WTU?

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What year was E795 WTU registered?

E795 WTU is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 January 1988.

Is E795 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E795 WTU 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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