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N409 MDS

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,133 mi
Last recorded22,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 MDS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 22,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 21,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,564 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 21,564 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,497 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,125 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 181,205 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,672 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 9,638 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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N409 MDS is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N409 MDS, 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 N409 MDS registered?

N409 MDS is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N409 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N409 MDS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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