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H516 ECK

1991 Piaggio Vespa 50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,981 mi
Last recorded11,981 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 ECK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,981 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 11,981 miles

Direction indicator not working both rear (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 11,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 11,631 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 10,915 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 10,915 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,993 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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H516 ECK is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H516 ECK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 35 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H516 ECK registered?

H516 ECK is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H516 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H516 ECK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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