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P389 EOK

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,933 mi
Last recorded4,933 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 EOK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 4,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 3,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 3,493 miles

registration plate lamp not working

Fail 3 Feb 2018 3,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

registration plate lamp not working

Pass 25 Sep 2014 3,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 3,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 2,607 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 2,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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P389 EOK is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 P389 EOK, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P389 EOK?

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What year was P389 EOK registered?

P389 EOK is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P389 EOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 EOK 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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