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P309 RYH

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,752 mi
Last recorded8,752 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 RYH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 8,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 8,552 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 8,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 7,960 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 7,928 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 7,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,579 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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P309 RYH is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P309 RYH, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P309 RYH registered?

P309 RYH is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is P309 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 RYH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P309 RYH have outstanding finance?

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