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P29 SYF

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

21,614 mi
Last recorded21,614 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 SYF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 21,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 20,735 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 20,735 miles

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.3.3 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp to bright (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 20,355 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 19,964 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 19,646 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 19,254 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 19,254 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Central Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 18,978 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 18,978 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,409 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 17,886 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 17,886 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 17,140 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,247 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 16,247 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,470 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 13,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 13,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,161 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,480 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,909 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,201 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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P29 SYF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P29 SYF, 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 P29 SYF registered?

P29 SYF is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P29 SYF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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