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P230 RYO

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,271 mi
Last recorded22,271 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 22,271 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess engine rubber mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,152 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outrigger arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 22,152 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outrigger arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 21,749 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under belly pan and rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,617 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 20,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,607 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 18,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

engine oil leak

engine oil level too low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

reg plate light not working

slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 16,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

reg plate light not working

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,512 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 14,512 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 10,443 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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P230 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P230 RYO, 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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P230 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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