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P132 XGH

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,205 mi
Last recorded28,205 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 XGH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,205 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 28,205 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,668 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,133 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 9,564 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,099 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 9,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 8,828 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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P132 XGH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P132 XGH, 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 P132 XGH registered?

P132 XGH is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 July 1997.

Is P132 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 XGH shows 10 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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