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H896 GNF

1991 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,046 mi
Last recorded45,046 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Piaggio Vespa15,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 GNF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 44,911 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 44,911 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,358 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,151 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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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H896 GNF is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,664 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 H896 GNF, 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 35 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H896 GNF registered?

H896 GNF is a 1991 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H896 GNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H896 GNF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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