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P245 PHY

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,381 mi
Last recorded4,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 PHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 4,381 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 3,785 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 3,778 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

clutch cable fraying

Pass 26 Sep 2013 3,565 miles

slight play in front fork bearings and front wheel bearings

slight roughness felt in front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Sep 2013 3,565 miles

slight roughness felt in front wheel bearings

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

slight play in front fork bearings and front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,424 miles

oil leak from engine (somewhere)

slight play in fork bearings

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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P245 PHY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc 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 P245 PHY, 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 P245 PHY registered?

P245 PHY is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P245 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 PHY 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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