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P294 SWX

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,439 mi
Last recorded16,439 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 SWX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,781 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 15,775 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for P294 SWX shows 3 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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