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P189 GAL

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,773 mi
Last recorded11,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 GAL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 11,773 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced metal body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

fuel smell around bike ,unable to see any leaks at time of testing

Pass 5 Jan 2021 8,585 miles

Main beam tell tail inop

Metal body underneath rusting

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,151 miles

rear lower shock absorber worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,950 miles

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

rear brake low effort, advise attention.

tick over high, advise ,attention.

Fail 29 Dec 2006 7,909 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 4,217 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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P189 GAL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P189 GAL, 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 P189 GAL registered?

P189 GAL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P189 GAL safe to buy?

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