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P233 RYO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,412 mi
Last recorded40,412 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,412 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 40,412 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 40,386 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 40,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 40,338 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,364 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,364 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 35,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,651 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,651 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,149 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 3,343 miles

Oil leak

oil every were

Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,140 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P233 RYO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P233 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P233 RYO registered?

P233 RYO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P233 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 RYO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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