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N408 END

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,094 mi
Last recorded16,094 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 END
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 16,094 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 16,094 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2015 16,058 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 16,058 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 12,582 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 12,582 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 11,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,155 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,811 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 10,811 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,620 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 10,461 miles

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,461 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 9,964 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 2 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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N408 END is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N408 END, 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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What year was N408 END registered?

N408 END is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N408 END safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 END shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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