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N887 OUW

1995 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,542 mi
Last recorded16,542 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Vespa15,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 OUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 16,542 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front brake light switch not working, no evidence to show one is fitted to this model

Pass 15 May 2015 16,542 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 16,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 16,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,542 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,542 miles

Centre Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,542 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,782 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,811 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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N887 OUW is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N887 OUW, 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 N887 OUW registered?

N887 OUW is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N887 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 OUW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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