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E91 JAY

1988 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 121cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,138 mi
Last recorded6,138 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Piaggio Vespa16,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE91 JAY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine121cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 6,138 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 6,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 5,699 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre slightly perished.

Fail 17 Jun 2024 5,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 5,215 miles

front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 4 Jun 2022 5,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 5,114 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 4,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 4,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 4,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 4,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,273 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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E91 JAY is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 121cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E91 JAY, 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

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What year was E91 JAY registered?

E91 JAY is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E91 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E91 JAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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