MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,439 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
side stand is loose
Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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P294 SWX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P294 SWX, 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 P294 SWX registered?
P294 SWX is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 January 1997.
Is P294 SWX safe to buy?
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