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P201 VTC

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,811 mi
Last recorded7,811 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 VTC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 7,811 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 1 Nov 2024 4,994 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 4,994 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 4,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 4,804 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 4,792 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,717 miles

front tyre has some cuts around some of the treads

Pass 19 Jan 2007 4,521 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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P201 VTC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P201 VTC, 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 P201 VTC registered?

P201 VTC is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P201 VTC safe to buy?

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