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N94 FYD

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,674 mi
Last recorded45,674 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN94 FYD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 45,674 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 May 2012 45,674 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 45,670 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2009 45,670 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Oil leak

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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N94 FYD is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N94 FYD, 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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N94 FYD is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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