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P15 TLT

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

22,402 mi
Last recorded22,402 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 TLT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 22,402 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 21,858 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 21,751 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 19,126 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 16,262 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 16,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 11,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 49,584 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play front hub bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 14,398 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 14,398 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,849 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 12,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012
Fail 11 Jun 2012 37,115 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Advise tyre pressures be checked

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 12,363 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 May 2010 12,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 20 May 2010 12,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,283 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 11,269 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 9,560 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,789 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 6,518 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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P15 TLT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Pink with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P15 TLT, 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 P15 TLT registered?

P15 TLT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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