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P133 GPF

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,381 mi
Last recorded26,381 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 GPF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 26,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 25,697 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 25,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 25,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 22,894 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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P133 GPF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P133 GPF, 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 P133 GPF registered?

P133 GPF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P133 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 GPF 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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