MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Oil leak
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Oil leak
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P239 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P239 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 P239 RYO registered?
P239 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 December 1996.
Is P239 RYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P239 RYO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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