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M304 ROM

1995 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,199 mi
Last recorded12,199 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Vespa15,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM304 ROM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 12,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 12,164 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 11,992 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 11,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 10,781 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,729 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 8,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 6,803 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 May 2013 6,803 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2012 4,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2011 4,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,611 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 3,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 2,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 2,743 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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M304 ROM is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M304 ROM, 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 M304 ROM registered?

M304 ROM is a 1995 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is M304 ROM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M304 ROM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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