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P169 TWW

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

9,075 mi
Last recorded9,075 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 TWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 9,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 9,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 8,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 8,808 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 8,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 7,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 6,820 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 6,626 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 6,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 6,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,122 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 6,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 6,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 5,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 5,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 5,790 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 5,603 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 5,401 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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P169 TWW is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P169 TWW, 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 P169 TWW registered?

P169 TWW is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P169 TWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 TWW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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