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R387 EUA

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

5,496 mi
Last recorded5,496 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 EUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 5,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 5,344 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 5,339 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2024 5,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 5,022 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 4,826 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 4,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 4,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 4,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 4,749 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 4,694 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 4,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 4,681 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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R387 EUA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 R387 EUA, 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 29 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 R387 EUA?

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What year was R387 EUA registered?

R387 EUA is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R387 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 EUA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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