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P200 FAM

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,859 mi
Last recorded9,859 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 FAM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 9,859 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 9,787 miles

Front tyre perished on walls

Pass 10 Aug 2023 9,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 9,355 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 9,193 miles

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 9,113 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 8,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 8,488 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 8,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,972 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 7,825 miles

slight movement at rear wheel

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2011 7,716 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 7,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 7,428 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 7,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,053 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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P200 FAM is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P200 FAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P200 FAM registered?

P200 FAM is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P200 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 FAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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