MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outrigger arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under belly pan and rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
reg plate light not working
slight play in front wheel bearing
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
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P230 RYO registered?
P230 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 December 1996.
Is P230 RYO safe to buy?
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