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N212 YRB

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,226 mi
Last recorded16,226 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 YRB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 16,226 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 16,226 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 15,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 15,370 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 15,358 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 14,850 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 14,746 miles

Direction indicators not working Offside rear (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,018 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 13,183 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2013 12,293 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2012 12,084 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 May 2012 12,084 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 10 May 2011 11,745 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 11,745 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,584 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 10,253 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,253 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,405 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 9,404 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,404 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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N212 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N212 YRB, 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.

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N212 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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