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P239 SYE

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,891 mi
Last recorded6,891 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 SYE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 6,891 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 6,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 4,953 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 4,953 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 4,534 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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P239 SYE is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P239 SYE, 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 P239 SYE registered?

P239 SYE is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P239 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 SYE shows 6 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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