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P161 TMX

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,688 mi
Last recorded2,688 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 TMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 2,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 2,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 1,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 1,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 1,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 9,917 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,661 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 8,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 5,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,012 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 2,476 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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P161 TMX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 P161 TMX, 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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How do I check the history of P161 TMX?

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What year was P161 TMX registered?

P161 TMX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P161 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 TMX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P161 TMX have outstanding finance?

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