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P198 YGN

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,146 mi
Last recorded12,146 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 YGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,146 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 12,146 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,143 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 11,679 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 11,679 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 11,611 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,610 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,610 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,610 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 11,610 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P198 YGN is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P198 YGN, 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 P198 YGN registered?

P198 YGN is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P198 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 YGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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