MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
inlet manifold rubber cracking
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P127 RYU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 P127 RYU, 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 P127 RYU registered?
P127 RYU is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 February 1997.
Is P127 RYU safe to buy?
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