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P202 UUG

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,927 mi
Last recorded43,927 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 UUG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,927 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 43,927 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,008 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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P202 UUG is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P202 UUG, 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 P202 UUG registered?

P202 UUG is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P202 UUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 UUG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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