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P206 YBV

1996 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,458 mi
Last recorded10,458 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 YBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 10,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Very hard to see (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 10,348 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 10,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 9,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 9,304 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 8,091 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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P206 YBV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P206 YBV, 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.

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What year was P206 YBV registered?

P206 YBV is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P206 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 YBV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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