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P204 TGP

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,645 mi
Last recorded16,645 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 TGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 16,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2016 16,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 16,075 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 15,749 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 15,736 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Apr 2009 15,725 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

offside mirror insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2005 14,605 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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P204 TGP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P204 TGP, 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 P204 TGP registered?

P204 TGP is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P204 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 TGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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