MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,773 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Main beam tell tail inop
Metal body underneath rusting
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
rear lower shock absorber worn.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear brake low effort, advise attention.
tick over high, advise ,attention.
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
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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