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P260 RYK

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,109 mi
Last recorded9,109 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 RYK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 9,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,532 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 15,532 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,503 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 14,503 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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P260 RYK is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P260 RYK, 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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How do I check the history of P260 RYK?

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What year was P260 RYK registered?

P260 RYK is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P260 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 RYK 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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