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EGU 440H

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

308 mi
Last recorded308 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 440H
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 308 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 308 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 188 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 124 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 11 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 11 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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EGU 440H is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,992 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 EGU 440H, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGU 440H registered?

EGU 440H is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is EGU 440H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGU 440H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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