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EAE 579K

1971 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,101 mi
Last recorded3,101 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Piaggio Vespa8,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAE 579K
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 May 2018 3,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 3,035 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 132 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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EAE 579K is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 8,980 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 EAE 579K, 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 55 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 EAE 579K?

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What year was EAE 579K registered?

EAE 579K is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 1971.

Is EAE 579K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAE 579K shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAE 579K have outstanding finance?

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