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M487 DLE

1995 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,207 mi
Last recorded14,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Vespa15,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 DLE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,205 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 14,205 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2012 13,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 12,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 11,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 9,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 7,710 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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M487 DLE is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 15,989 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 M487 DLE, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M487 DLE registered?

M487 DLE is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 1995.

Is M487 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M487 DLE shows 9 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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