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EJO 89A

1963 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,893 mi
Last recorded82,893 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1963 Piaggio Vespa1,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJO 89A
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 82,893 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 82,890 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system exhaust assy not secure (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s direction of tyre wrong for rear wheel (4.1.2e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect poor damping (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,652 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 82,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,806 miles

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

centre stand spring weak

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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EJO 89A is a 1963 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1963 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 1,698 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 EJO 89A, 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 63 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJO 89A registered?

EJO 89A is a 1963 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is EJO 89A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJO 89A shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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