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P123 CFT

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,754 mi
Last recorded16,754 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 CFT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,754 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2013 15,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 13,530 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 13,497 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,455 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,884 miles

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

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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P123 CFT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 P123 CFT, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P123 CFT registered?

P123 CFT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P123 CFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 CFT 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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