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H175 WFR

1990 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,975 mi
Last recorded6,975 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH175 WFR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 6,975 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 6,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 5,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 4,923 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 3,702 miles

front mudguard mounting very slightly loose

Fail 13 Aug 2021 3,702 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front mudguard mounting very slightly loose

Pass 19 Aug 2020 3,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 2,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 2,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,957 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 1,957 miles

Front wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 1,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,621 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing ,

Pass 22 Aug 2009 15,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,151 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

crack in o/s/rear indicator lens

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,151 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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H175 WFR is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,966 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 H175 WFR, 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 36 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H175 WFR registered?

H175 WFR is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 August 1990.

Is H175 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H175 WFR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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