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N827 WSA

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,546 mi
Last recorded14,546 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN827 WSA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 14,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 12,811 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 12,811 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 11,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 22,881 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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N827 WSA is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N827 WSA, 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 N827 WSA registered?

N827 WSA is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N827 WSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N827 WSA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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