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P232 RYO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,074 mi
Last recorded24,074 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 24,074 miles

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

Rear box holder damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 18,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 1,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 13,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,175 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 10,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 8,352 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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P232 RYO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P232 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 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 P232 RYO registered?

P232 RYO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P232 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 RYO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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