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P174 XGF

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,466 mi
Last recorded8,466 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 XGF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 May 2011 8,466 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 7,705 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 7,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 6,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 6,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 5,173 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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P174 XGF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P174 XGF, 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 P174 XGF registered?

P174 XGF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P174 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 XGF shows 6 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 P174 XGF have outstanding finance?

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