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N784 FOO

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,942 mi
Last recorded5,942 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 FOO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 May 2025 5,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 5,757 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 5,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 4,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 4,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 2,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 2,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 2,662 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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N784 FOO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N784 FOO, 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 N784 FOO registered?

N784 FOO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N784 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N784 FOO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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