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P246 TFM

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,566 mi
Last recorded22,566 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 TFM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pads not visible

Front tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2018 22,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,477 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,021 miles

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

indicators flash fast

throttle twit grip slightly sticky

Pass 13 Oct 2010 20,833 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 20,787 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,108 miles

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.

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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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.

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The MOT history for P246 TFM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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