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H396 JLF

1992 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,010 mi
Last recorded15,010 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Piaggio Vespa17,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 JLF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 15,010 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 15,010 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 15,010 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 15,000 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 14,304 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 13,882 miles

Front Mudguard insecure fixing loose ()

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 13,863 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,982 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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H396 JLF is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 17,371 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 H396 JLF, 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 34 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H396 JLF registered?

H396 JLF is a 1992 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is H396 JLF safe to buy?

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