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P308 RYK

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 RYK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 5,349 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 5,349 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P308 RYK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Black 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 P308 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 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 P308 RYK registered?

P308 RYK is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P308 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P308 RYK 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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