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P286 OHL

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,100 mi
Last recorded6,100 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 OHL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 6,100 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 6,100 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 6,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,488 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 3,181 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 3,181 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 2,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 1,577 miles

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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P286 OHL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P286 OHL, 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 P286 OHL registered?

P286 OHL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P286 OHL safe to buy?

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