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P163 RYO

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,425 mi
Last recorded10,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 10,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 10,425 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre pressure very low

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 9,826 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 9,795 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 8,719 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

bike does not run very well.

speedo cable incorrectly routed.

Fail 5 Oct 2013 8,719 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

speedo cable incorrectly routed.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 7,584 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

battery cover missing

front engine mount/bush slightly soft/play

headlight slightly loose

rear brake on full adjustment

Fail 4 Oct 2012 7,555 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

battery cover missing

front engine mount/bush slightly soft/play

front tyre slightly low pressure

headlight slightly loose

rear brake on full adjustment

rear tyre slightly low pressure

Pass 3 Sep 2011 5,262 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 4,933 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 4,602 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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P163 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 P163 RYO, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P163 RYO registered?

P163 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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