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P203 HNT

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,621 mi
Last recorded10,621 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 HNT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 10,621 miles

headlamp image poor

Fail 3 Oct 2015 10,592 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside L.H.D unit fitted (1.6)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired interaction between dip and main beam images (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded underside badly corroded and weak (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2013 8,313 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

fairing showing signs if accident damage

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 8,309 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

fairing showing signs if accident damage

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 7,760 miles

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

fairing showing signs of accident damage

rear tyre pressure appears low

Pass 4 Jun 2011 6,574 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear coil springs corroded.

fairing has accident damage

Fail 27 May 2011 6,574 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front and rear coil springs corroded.

fairing has accident damage

Pass 29 May 2010 5,052 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

accident damage to fairing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 3,620 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

exhaust system corroded

front fairing showing signs of accident damage

Fail 16 May 2009 3,537 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

exhaust system corroded

front fairing showing signs of accident damage

front tyre pressure low

Pass 17 May 2008 22,778 miles

Oil leak

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front fairing showing signs of accident damage

Pass 12 May 2007 20,342 miles

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

engine oil leak,recomend further investigation.

front of bike showing signs of accident damage.

Pass 9 May 2006 17,730 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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P203 HNT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P203 HNT, 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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P203 HNT is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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