MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake pads not visible
Front tyre perishing and cracking
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
indicators flash fast
throttle twit grip slightly sticky
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P246 TFM is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 P246 TFM, 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 P246 TFM registered?
P246 TFM is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 1997.
Is P246 TFM safe to buy?
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