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P224 SYE

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,340 mi
Last recorded17,340 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 SYE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,267 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 5,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 4,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 3,868 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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P224 SYE is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P224 SYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P224 SYE registered?

P224 SYE is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P224 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 SYE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P224 SYE have outstanding finance?

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